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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,015.40, 1,377,152.70 and 286,863.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,015.40, 1,377,152.70 and 286,863.40 is: 430,335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,015.40 : 1,377,152.70 = 286,863.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,015.40/1,377,152.70 = 286,863.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,015.40x = 1,377,152.70 × 286,863.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,015.40x = 395,054,705,841.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,054,705,841.18/918,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,335.60

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