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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,273.76, 1,380,742.80 and 321,323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,273.76, 1,380,742.80 and 321,323.16 is: 482,100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,273.76 : 1,380,742.80 = 321,323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,273.76/1,380,742.80 = 321,323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,273.76x = 1,380,742.80 × 321,323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,273.76x = 443,664,639,643.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,664,639,643.25/920,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,100.72

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