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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,154.20, 1,377,231.30 and 287,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,154.20, 1,377,231.30 and 287,261.40 is: 430,892.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,154.20 : 1,377,231.30 = 287,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,154.20/1,377,231.30 = 287,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,154.20x = 1,377,231.30 × 287,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,154.20x = 395,625,391,361.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,625,391,361.82/918,154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,892.10

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