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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,276.40, 1,376,044.20 and 286,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,276.40, 1,376,044.20 and 286,124.40 is: 429,227.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,276.40 : 1,376,044.20 = 286,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,276.40/1,376,044.20 = 286,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,276.40x = 1,376,044.20 × 286,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,276.40x = 393,719,821,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,719,821,098.48/917,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,227.03

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