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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082,238.96, 1,623,429.72 and 283,540.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082,238.96, 1,623,429.72 and 283,540.08 is: 425,328.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082,238.96 : 1,623,429.72 = 283,540.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082,238.96/1,623,429.72 = 283,540.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082,238.96x = 1,623,429.72 × 283,540.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082,238.96x = 460,307,392,683.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,307,392,683.18/1,082,238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,328.79

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