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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,399.44, 1,375,135.08 and 383,875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,399.44, 1,375,135.08 and 383,875.44 is: 576,037.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,399.44 : 1,375,135.08 = 383,875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,399.44/1,375,135.08 = 383,875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,399.44x = 1,375,135.08 × 383,875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,399.44x = 527,880,583,894.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,880,583,894.44/916,399.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,037.65

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