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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,009.70, 1,377,014.55 and 287,116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,009.70, 1,377,014.55 and 287,116.90 is: 430,675.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,009.70 : 1,377,014.55 = 287,116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,009.70/1,377,014.55 = 287,116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,009.70x = 1,377,014.55 × 287,116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,009.70x = 395,364,148,850.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,364,148,850.90/918,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,675.35

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