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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,706.84, 1,367,577.86 and 280,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,706.84, 1,367,577.86 and 280,620 is: 420,935.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,706.84 : 1,367,577.86 = 280,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,706.84/1,367,577.86 = 280,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,706.84x = 1,367,577.86 × 280,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,706.84x = 383,769,697,670.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,769,697,670.10/911,706.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,935.42

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