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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,409.73, 1,370,245.82 and 282,372.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,409.73, 1,370,245.82 and 282,372.75 is: 423,599.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,409.73 : 1,370,245.82 = 282,372.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,409.73/1,370,245.82 = 282,372.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,409.73x = 1,370,245.82 × 282,372.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,409.73x = 386,920,078,957.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,920,078,957.54/913,409.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,599.69

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