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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,009.08, 1,417,781.46 and 384,387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,009.08, 1,417,781.46 and 384,387 is: 576,079.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,009.08 : 1,417,781.46 = 384,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,009.08/1,417,781.46 = 384,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,009.08x = 1,417,781.46 × 384,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,009.08x = 544,976,762,065.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,976,762,065.02/946,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,079.84

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