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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,004.20, 1,377,006.30 and 287,111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,004.20, 1,377,006.30 and 287,111.40 is: 430,667.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,004.20 : 1,377,006.30 = 287,111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,004.20/1,377,006.30 = 287,111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,004.20x = 1,377,006.30 × 287,111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,004.20x = 395,354,206,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,354,206,601.82/918,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,667.10

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