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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919,318.48, 1,378,977.72 and 288,281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919,318.48, 1,378,977.72 and 288,281.50 is: 432,422.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919,318.48 : 1,378,977.72 = 288,281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919,318.48/1,378,977.72 = 288,281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919,318.48x = 1,378,977.72 × 288,281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919,318.48x = 397,533,765,588.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,533,765,588.18/919,318.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,422.25

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