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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,001.70, 1,380,002.55 and 288,979.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,001.70, 1,380,002.55 and 288,979.30 is: 433,468.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,001.70 : 1,380,002.55 = 288,979.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,001.70/1,380,002.55 = 288,979.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,001.70x = 1,380,002.55 × 288,979.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,001.70x = 398,792,170,897.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,792,170,897.22/920,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,468.95

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