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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,987.40, 1,376,982.18 and 286,904.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,987.40, 1,376,982.18 and 286,904.52 is: 430,357.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,987.40 : 1,376,982.18 = 286,904.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,987.40/1,376,982.18 = 286,904.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,987.40x = 1,376,982.18 × 286,904.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,987.40x = 395,062,411,401.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,062,411,401.45/917,987.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,357.12

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