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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,870.82, 1,381,519.89 and 289,768.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,870.82, 1,381,519.89 and 289,768.23 is: 434,719.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,870.82 : 1,381,519.89 = 289,768.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,870.82/1,381,519.89 = 289,768.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,870.82x = 1,381,519.89 × 289,768.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,870.82x = 400,320,573,235.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,320,573,235.10/920,870.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,719.58

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