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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,514.63, 1,419,774.29 and 377,942.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,514.63, 1,419,774.29 and 377,942.01 is: 566,913.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,514.63 : 1,419,774.29 = 377,942.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,514.63/1,419,774.29 = 377,942.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,514.63x = 1,419,774.29 × 377,942.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,514.63x = 536,592,349,853.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,592,349,853.78/946,514.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,913.96

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