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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,276.80, 1,369,915.20 and 282,189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,276.80, 1,369,915.20 and 282,189.60 is: 423,284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,276.80 : 1,369,915.20 = 282,189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,276.80/1,369,915.20 = 282,189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,276.80x = 1,369,915.20 × 282,189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,276.80x = 386,575,822,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,575,822,321.92/913,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,284.40

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