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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,975.76, 1,368,032.35 and 272,228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,975.76, 1,368,032.35 and 272,228.94 is: 408,363.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,975.76 : 1,368,032.35 = 272,228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,975.76/1,368,032.35 = 272,228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,975.76x = 1,368,032.35 × 272,228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,975.76x = 372,417,996,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,417,996,526.21/911,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,363.92

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