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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,130.08, 1,417,962.96 and 384,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,130.08, 1,417,962.96 and 384,508 is: 576,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,130.08 : 1,417,962.96 = 384,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,130.08/1,417,962.96 = 384,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,130.08x = 1,417,962.96 × 384,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,130.08x = 545,218,101,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,218,101,823.68/946,130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,261.25

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