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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,775.22, 1,381,243.84 and 281,223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,775.22, 1,381,243.84 and 281,223.32 is: 421,859.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,775.22 : 1,381,243.84 = 281,223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,775.22/1,381,243.84 = 281,223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,775.22x = 1,381,243.84 × 281,223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,775.22x = 388,437,970,805.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,437,970,805.07/920,775.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,859.71

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