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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,431.64, 1,413,640.86 and 381,458.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,431.64, 1,413,640.86 and 381,458.04 is: 572,184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,431.64 : 1,413,640.86 = 381,458.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,431.64/1,413,640.86 = 381,458.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,431.64x = 1,413,640.86 × 381,458.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,431.64x = 539,244,671,719.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,244,671,719.51/942,431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,184.39

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