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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,386.86, 1,413,573.81 and 381,413.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,386.86, 1,413,573.81 and 381,413.26 is: 572,117.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,386.86 : 1,413,573.81 = 381,413.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,386.86/1,413,573.81 = 381,413.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,386.86x = 1,413,573.81 × 381,413.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,386.86x = 539,155,795,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,155,795,122.72/942,386.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,117.27

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