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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,145.79, 1,374,218.69 and 496,241.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,145.79, 1,374,218.69 and 496,241.79 is: 744,362.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,145.79 : 1,374,218.69 = 496,241.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,145.79/1,374,218.69 = 496,241.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,145.79x = 1,374,218.69 × 496,241.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,145.79x = 681,944,740,095.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,944,740,095.85/916,145.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,362.69

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