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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,869.15, 1,382,967.25 and 282,158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,869.15, 1,382,967.25 and 282,158.73 is: 423,288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,869.15 : 1,382,967.25 = 282,158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,869.15/1,382,967.25 = 282,158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,869.15x = 1,382,967.25 × 282,158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,869.15x = 390,216,282,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,216,282,186.20/921,869.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,288.15

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