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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,319.60, 1,366,979.40 and 280,151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,319.60, 1,366,979.40 and 280,151.40 is: 420,227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,319.60 : 1,366,979.40 = 280,151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,319.60/1,366,979.40 = 280,151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,319.60x = 1,366,979.40 × 280,151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,319.60x = 382,961,192,681.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,961,192,681.16/911,319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,227.10

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