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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,906.40, 1,369,359.60 and 281,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,906.40, 1,369,359.60 and 281,738.20 is: 422,607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,906.40 : 1,369,359.60 = 281,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,906.40/1,369,359.60 = 281,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,906.40x = 1,369,359.60 × 281,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,906.40x = 385,800,908,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,800,908,856.72/912,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,607.30

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