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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,056.08, 1,417,851.96 and 384,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,056.08, 1,417,851.96 and 384,434 is: 576,150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,056.08 : 1,417,851.96 = 384,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,056.08/1,417,851.96 = 384,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,056.08x = 1,417,851.96 × 384,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,056.08x = 545,070,500,390.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,070,500,390.64/946,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,150.31

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