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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,853.38, 1,417,867.86 and 383,887.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,853.38, 1,417,867.86 and 383,887.88 is: 576,070.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,853.38 : 1,417,867.86 = 383,887.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,853.38/1,417,867.86 = 383,887.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,853.38x = 1,417,867.86 × 383,887.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,853.38x = 544,302,277,886.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,302,277,886.76/944,853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,070.63

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