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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,265.82, 1,368,268.40 and 313,215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,265.82, 1,368,268.40 and 313,215.74 is: 469,778.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,265.82 : 1,368,268.40 = 313,215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,265.82/1,368,268.40 = 313,215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,265.82x = 1,368,268.40 × 313,215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,265.82x = 428,563,199,424.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,563,199,424.62/912,265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,778.86

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