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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,008.80, 1,377,013.20 and 286,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,008.80, 1,377,013.20 and 286,986.40 is: 430,479.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,008.80 : 1,377,013.20 = 286,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,008.80/1,377,013.20 = 286,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,008.80x = 1,377,013.20 × 286,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,008.80x = 395,184,061,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,184,061,020.48/918,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,479.60

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