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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,591.24, 1,416,047.96 and 368,081.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,591.24, 1,416,047.96 and 368,081.04 is: 551,794.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,591.24 : 1,416,047.96 = 368,081.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,591.24/1,416,047.96 = 368,081.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,591.24x = 1,416,047.96 × 368,081.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,591.24x = 521,220,412,037.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,220,412,037.06/944,591.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,794.67

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