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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,624.16, 1,416,955.68 and 383,274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,624.16, 1,416,955.68 and 383,274.72 is: 574,919.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,624.16 : 1,416,955.68 = 383,274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,624.16/1,416,955.68 = 383,274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,624.16x = 1,416,955.68 × 383,274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,624.16x = 543,083,291,504.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,083,291,504.41/944,624.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,919.97

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