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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,285.80, 1,369,928.70 and 282,198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,285.80, 1,369,928.70 and 282,198.60 is: 423,297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,285.80 : 1,369,928.70 = 282,198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,285.80/1,369,928.70 = 282,198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,285.80x = 1,369,928.70 × 282,198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,285.80x = 386,591,961,239.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,591,961,239.82/913,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,297.90

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