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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,359.40, 1,376,039.10 and 385,262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,359.40, 1,376,039.10 and 385,262.30 is: 577,893.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,359.40 : 1,376,039.10 = 385,262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,359.40/1,376,039.10 = 385,262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,359.40x = 1,376,039.10 × 385,262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,359.40x = 530,135,988,555.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,135,988,555.93/917,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,893.45

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