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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,284.92, 1,366,965.36 and 312,657.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,284.92, 1,366,965.36 and 312,657.84 is: 468,999.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,284.92 : 1,366,965.36 = 312,657.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,284.92/1,366,965.36 = 312,657.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,284.92x = 1,366,965.36 × 312,657.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,284.92x = 427,392,436,812.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,392,436,812.42/911,284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,999.79

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