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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,101.96, 1,372,184.94 and 382,477.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,101.96, 1,372,184.94 and 382,477.64 is: 573,520.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,101.96 : 1,372,184.94 = 382,477.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,101.96/1,372,184.94 = 382,477.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,101.96x = 1,372,184.94 × 382,477.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,101.96x = 524,830,057,494.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,830,057,494.74/915,101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,520.85

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