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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,019.60, 1,366,561.80 and 279,932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,019.60, 1,366,561.80 and 279,932.40 is: 419,908.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,019.60 : 1,366,561.80 = 279,932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,019.60/1,366,561.80 = 279,932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,019.60x = 1,366,561.80 × 279,932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,019.60x = 382,544,924,422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,544,924,422.32/911,019.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,908.56

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