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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,305.87, 1,374,994.62 and 383,782.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,305.87, 1,374,994.62 and 383,782.29 is: 575,897.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,305.87 : 1,374,994.62 = 383,782.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,305.87/1,374,994.62 = 383,782.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,305.87x = 1,374,994.62 × 383,782.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,305.87x = 527,698,584,001.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,698,584,001.28/916,305.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,897.85

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