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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,482.51, 1,373,097.29 and 382,829.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,482.51, 1,373,097.29 and 382,829.13 is: 573,564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,482.51 : 1,373,097.29 = 382,829.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,482.51/1,373,097.29 = 382,829.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,482.51x = 1,373,097.29 × 382,829.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,482.51x = 525,661,639,021.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,661,639,021.91/916,482.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,564.29

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