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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,122.40, 1,377,313.20 and 286,970.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,122.40, 1,377,313.20 and 286,970.40 is: 430,496.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,122.40 : 1,377,313.20 = 286,970.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,122.40/1,377,313.20 = 286,970.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,122.40x = 1,377,313.20 × 286,970.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,122.40x = 395,248,119,929.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,248,119,929.28/918,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,496.11

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