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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,154.56, 1,366,862.54 and 280,121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,154.56, 1,366,862.54 and 280,121.36 is: 420,222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,154.56 : 1,366,862.54 = 280,121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,154.56/1,366,862.54 = 280,121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,154.56x = 1,366,862.54 × 280,121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,154.56x = 382,887,393,637.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,887,393,637.85/911,154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,222.22

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