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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,768.26, 1,416,175.72 and 438,916.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,768.26, 1,416,175.72 and 438,916.50 is: 657,921.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,768.26 : 1,416,175.72 = 438,916.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,768.26/1,416,175.72 = 438,916.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,768.26x = 1,416,175.72 × 438,916.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,768.26x = 621,582,890,407.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,582,890,407.38/944,768.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,921.01

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