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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,965.20, 1,368,016.60 and 272,218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,965.20, 1,368,016.60 and 272,218.44 is: 408,348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,965.20 : 1,368,016.60 = 272,218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,965.20/1,368,016.60 = 272,218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,965.20x = 1,368,016.60 × 272,218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,965.20x = 372,399,344,746.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,399,344,746.10/911,965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,348.20

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