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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,398.76, 1,368,510.48 and 281,143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,398.76, 1,368,510.48 and 281,143.08 is: 421,687.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,398.76 : 1,368,510.48 = 281,143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,398.76/1,368,510.48 = 281,143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,398.76x = 1,368,510.48 × 281,143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,398.76x = 384,747,251,359.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,747,251,359.48/912,398.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,687.61

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