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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,175.28, 1,416,525.72 and 411,743.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,175.28, 1,416,525.72 and 411,743.20 is: 617,729.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,175.28 : 1,416,525.72 = 411,743.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,175.28/1,416,525.72 = 411,743.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,175.28x = 1,416,525.72 × 411,743.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,175.28x = 583,244,832,835.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,244,832,835.10/944,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,729.40

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