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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,877.80, 1,419,107.10 and 385,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,877.80, 1,419,107.10 and 385,277.80 is: 577,424.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,877.80 : 1,419,107.10 = 385,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,877.80/1,419,107.10 = 385,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,877.80x = 1,419,107.10 × 385,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,877.80x = 546,750,461,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,750,461,452.38/946,877.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,424.52

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