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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,376.40, 1,376,064.60 and 385,279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,376.40, 1,376,064.60 and 385,279.30 is: 577,918.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,376.40 : 1,376,064.60 = 385,279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,376.40/1,376,064.60 = 385,279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,376.40x = 1,376,064.60 × 385,279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,376.40x = 530,169,205,842.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,169,205,842.78/917,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,918.95

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