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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,984.40, 1,376,977.68 and 286,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,984.40, 1,376,977.68 and 286,901.52 is: 430,352.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,984.40 : 1,376,977.68 = 286,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,984.40/1,376,977.68 = 286,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,984.40x = 1,376,977.68 × 286,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,984.40x = 395,056,989,398.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,056,989,398.07/917,984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,352.62

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