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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,717.72, 1,373,670.06 and 383,947.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,717.72, 1,373,670.06 and 383,947.24 is: 575,331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,717.72 : 1,373,670.06 = 383,947.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,717.72/1,373,670.06 = 383,947.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,717.72x = 1,373,670.06 × 383,947.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,717.72x = 527,416,828,207.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,416,828,207.63/916,717.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,331.77

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