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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,350.72, 1,409,288.16 and 378,776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,350.72, 1,409,288.16 and 378,776 is: 568,269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,350.72 : 1,409,288.16 = 378,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,350.72/1,409,288.16 = 378,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,350.72x = 1,409,288.16 × 378,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,350.72x = 533,804,532,092.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,804,532,092.16/939,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,269.68

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