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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,656.40, 1,369,049.40 and 281,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,656.40, 1,369,049.40 and 281,569.20 is: 422,373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,656.40 : 1,369,049.40 = 281,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,656.40/1,369,049.40 = 281,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,656.40x = 1,369,049.40 × 281,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,656.40x = 385,482,144,318.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,482,144,318.48/912,656.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,373.79

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