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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,003.20, 1,380,004.80 and 288,980.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,003.20, 1,380,004.80 and 288,980.80 is: 433,471.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,003.20 : 1,380,004.80 = 288,980.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,003.20/1,380,004.80 = 288,980.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,003.20x = 1,380,004.80 × 288,980.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,003.20x = 398,794,891,107.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,794,891,107.84/920,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,471.20

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