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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,242, 1,376,574.15 and 319,125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,242, 1,376,574.15 and 319,125.32 is: 478,413.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,242 : 1,376,574.15 = 319,125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,242/1,376,574.15 = 319,125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,242x = 1,376,574.15 × 319,125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,242x = 439,299,666,122.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,299,666,122.48/918,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,413.82

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