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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,972.64, 1,368,105.96 and 280,886.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,972.64, 1,368,105.96 and 280,886.16 is: 421,374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,972.64 : 1,368,105.96 = 280,886.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,972.64/1,368,105.96 = 280,886.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,972.64x = 1,368,105.96 × 280,886.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,972.64x = 384,282,029,577.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,282,029,577.51/911,972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,374.52

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