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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,932.74, 1,383,102.20 and 282,241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,932.74, 1,383,102.20 and 282,241.32 is: 423,424.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,932.74 : 1,383,102.20 = 282,241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,932.74/1,383,102.20 = 282,241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,932.74x = 1,383,102.20 × 282,241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,932.74x = 390,368,590,622.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,368,590,622.90/921,932.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,424.15

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