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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919,281.78, 1,378,922.94 and 288,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919,281.78, 1,378,922.94 and 288,244.80 is: 432,367.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919,281.78 : 1,378,922.94 = 288,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919,281.78/1,378,922.94 = 288,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919,281.78x = 1,378,922.94 × 288,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919,281.78x = 397,467,367,055.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,467,367,055.71/919,281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,367.28

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