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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,205.40, 1,375,808.10 and 286,118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,205.40, 1,375,808.10 and 286,118.20 is: 429,177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,205.40 : 1,375,808.10 = 286,118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,205.40/1,375,808.10 = 286,118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,205.40x = 1,375,808.10 × 286,118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,205.40x = 393,643,737,117.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,643,737,117.42/917,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,177.30

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