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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,160.90, 1,374,241.37 and 496,256.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,160.90, 1,374,241.37 and 496,256.90 is: 744,385.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,160.90 : 1,374,241.37 = 496,256.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,160.90/1,374,241.37 = 496,256.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,160.90x = 1,374,241.37 × 496,256.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,160.90x = 681,976,752,775.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,976,752,775.46/916,160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,385.35

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