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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,657.40, 1,369,050.90 and 281,570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,657.40, 1,369,050.90 and 281,570.20 is: 422,375.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,657.40 : 1,369,050.90 = 281,570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,657.40/1,369,050.90 = 281,570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,657.40x = 1,369,050.90 × 281,570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,657.40x = 385,483,935,723.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,483,935,723.18/912,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,375.29

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