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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919,150.64, 1,378,968.96 and 420,398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919,150.64, 1,378,968.96 and 420,398 is: 630,708.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919,150.64 : 1,378,968.96 = 420,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919,150.64/1,378,968.96 = 420,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919,150.64x = 1,378,968.96 × 420,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919,150.64x = 579,715,792,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,715,792,846.08/919,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,708.14

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