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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,318.40, 1,366,977.60 and 280,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,318.40, 1,366,977.60 and 280,231.20 is: 420,346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,318.40 : 1,366,977.60 = 280,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,318.40/1,366,977.60 = 280,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,318.40x = 1,366,977.60 × 280,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,318.40x = 383,069,773,221.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,069,773,221.12/911,318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,346.80

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