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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,942.70, 1,381,600.89 and 289,709.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,942.70, 1,381,600.89 and 289,709.70 is: 434,623.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,942.70 : 1,381,600.89 = 289,709.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,942.70/1,381,600.89 = 289,709.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,942.70x = 1,381,600.89 × 289,709.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,942.70x = 400,263,179,361.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,263,179,361.63/920,942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,623.33

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