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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,942.95, 1,381,601.27 and 289,709.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,942.95, 1,381,601.27 and 289,709.95 is: 434,623.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,942.95 : 1,381,601.27 = 289,709.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,942.95/1,381,601.27 = 289,709.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,942.95x = 1,381,601.27 × 289,709.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,942.95x = 400,263,629,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,263,629,949.08/920,942.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,623.70

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