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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919,875.39, 1,380,042.72 and 320,845.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919,875.39, 1,380,042.72 and 320,845.14 is: 481,347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919,875.39 : 1,380,042.72 = 320,845.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919,875.39/1,380,042.72 = 320,845.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919,875.39x = 1,380,042.72 × 320,845.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919,875.39x = 442,779,999,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,779,999,704.38/919,875.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,347.80

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