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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,143.40, 1,368,344.70 and 280,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,143.40, 1,368,344.70 and 280,991.40 is: 421,527.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,143.40 : 1,368,344.70 = 280,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,143.40/1,368,344.70 = 280,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,143.40x = 1,368,344.70 × 280,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,143.40x = 384,493,092,935.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,493,092,935.58/912,143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,527.02

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