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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,592.37, 1,416,049.65 and 368,082.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,592.37, 1,416,049.65 and 368,082.17 is: 551,796.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,592.37 : 1,416,049.65 = 368,082.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,592.37/1,416,049.65 = 368,082.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,592.37x = 1,416,049.65 × 368,082.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,592.37x = 521,222,626,229.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,222,626,229.68/944,592.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,796.36

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