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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,637.80, 1,377,999.90 and 287,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,637.80, 1,377,999.90 and 287,572.20 is: 431,371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,637.80 : 1,377,999.90 = 287,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,637.80/1,377,999.90 = 287,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,637.80x = 1,377,999.90 × 287,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,637.80x = 396,274,462,842.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,274,462,842.78/918,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,371.82

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