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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,183.59, 1,416,496.75 and 375,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,183.59, 1,416,496.75 and 375,597 is: 563,483.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,183.59 : 1,416,496.75 = 375,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,183.59/1,416,496.75 = 375,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,183.59x = 1,416,496.75 × 375,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,183.59x = 532,031,928,870.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,031,928,870.76/944,183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,483.56

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