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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,426.66, 1,368,551.95 and 281,170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,426.66, 1,368,551.95 and 281,170.98 is: 421,729.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,426.66 : 1,368,551.95 = 281,170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,426.66/1,368,551.95 = 281,170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,426.66x = 1,368,551.95 × 281,170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,426.66x = 384,797,092,962.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,797,092,962.41/912,426.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,729.34

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