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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,758.70, 1,369,332.45 and 281,736.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,758.70, 1,369,332.45 and 281,736.30 is: 422,664.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,758.70 : 1,369,332.45 = 281,736.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,758.70/1,369,332.45 = 281,736.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,758.70x = 1,369,332.45 × 281,736.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,758.70x = 385,790,657,932.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,790,657,932.94/912,758.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,664.45

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