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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,973.60, 1,381,429.17 and 281,251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,973.60, 1,381,429.17 and 281,251.53 is: 421,867.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,973.60 : 1,381,429.17 = 281,251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,973.60/1,381,429.17 = 281,251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,973.60x = 1,381,429.17 × 281,251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,973.60x = 388,529,067,649.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,529,067,649.13/920,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,867.76

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