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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,909.64, 1,368,013.10 and 280,823.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,909.64, 1,368,013.10 and 280,823.45 is: 421,280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,909.64 : 1,368,013.10 = 280,823.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,909.64/1,368,013.10 = 280,823.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,909.64x = 1,368,013.10 × 280,823.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,909.64x = 384,170,156,360.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,170,156,360.00/911,909.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,280.95

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