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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,411.73, 1,370,248.82 and 282,374.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,411.73, 1,370,248.82 and 282,374.75 is: 423,602.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,411.73 : 1,370,248.82 = 282,374.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,411.73/1,370,248.82 = 282,374.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,411.73x = 1,370,248.82 × 282,374.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,411.73x = 386,923,667,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,923,667,985.30/913,411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,602.69

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