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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,140.97, 1,373,087.43 and 402,542.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,140.97, 1,373,087.43 and 402,542.19 is: 603,978.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,140.97 : 1,373,087.43 = 402,542.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,140.97/1,373,087.43 = 402,542.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,140.97x = 1,373,087.43 × 402,542.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,140.97x = 552,725,621,133.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,725,621,133.67/915,140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,978.66

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