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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,985.73, 1,375,036.17 and 384,363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,985.73, 1,375,036.17 and 384,363.75 is: 576,360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,985.73 : 1,375,036.17 = 384,363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,985.73/1,375,036.17 = 384,363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,985.73x = 1,375,036.17 × 384,363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,985.73x = 528,514,058,686.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,514,058,686.84/916,985.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,360.18

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