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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082,632.40, 1,623,831.96 and 283,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082,632.40, 1,623,831.96 and 283,994 is: 425,960.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082,632.40 : 1,623,831.96 = 283,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082,632.40/1,623,831.96 = 283,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082,632.40x = 1,623,831.96 × 283,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082,632.40x = 461,158,533,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,158,533,648.24/1,082,632.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,960.40

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