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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,368.51, 1,380,761.90 and 280,729.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,368.51, 1,380,761.90 and 280,729.45 is: 421,157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,368.51 : 1,380,761.90 = 280,729.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,368.51/1,380,761.90 = 280,729.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,368.51x = 1,380,761.90 × 280,729.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,368.51x = 387,620,528,767.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,620,528,767.96/920,368.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,157.97

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