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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,189.56, 1,366,915.04 and 280,156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,189.56, 1,366,915.04 and 280,156.36 is: 420,274.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,189.56 : 1,366,915.04 = 280,156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,189.56/1,366,915.04 = 280,156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,189.56x = 1,366,915.04 × 280,156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,189.56x = 382,949,942,035.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,949,942,035.65/911,189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,274.73

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