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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,942.79, 1,381,601.03 and 289,709.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,942.79, 1,381,601.03 and 289,709.79 is: 434,623.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,942.79 : 1,381,601.03 = 289,709.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,942.79/1,381,601.03 = 289,709.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,942.79x = 1,381,601.03 × 289,709.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,942.79x = 400,263,342,816.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,263,342,816.54/920,942.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,623.46

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