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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919,101.92, 1,378,653.36 and 420,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919,101.92, 1,378,653.36 and 420,116 is: 630,174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919,101.92 : 1,378,653.36 = 420,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919,101.92/1,378,653.36 = 420,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919,101.92x = 1,378,653.36 × 420,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919,101.92x = 579,194,334,989.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,194,334,989.76/919,101.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,174.22

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