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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,912.61, 1,376,012.88 and 310,278.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,912.61, 1,376,012.88 and 310,278.15 is: 465,127.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,912.61 : 1,376,012.88 = 310,278.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,912.61/1,376,012.88 = 310,278.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,912.61x = 1,376,012.88 × 310,278.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,912.61x = 426,946,730,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,946,730,782.57/917,912.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,127.86

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