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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,119.25, 1,372,879.89 and 375,378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,119.25, 1,372,879.89 and 375,378.72 is: 563,150.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,119.25 : 1,372,879.89 = 375,378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,119.25/1,372,879.89 = 375,378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,119.25x = 1,372,879.89 × 375,378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,119.25x = 515,349,895,821.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,349,895,821.94/915,119.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,150.54

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