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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,019.54, 1,266,029.31 and 283,052.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,019.54, 1,266,029.31 and 283,052.42 is: 424,578.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,019.54 : 1,266,029.31 = 283,052.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,019.54/1,266,029.31 = 283,052.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,019.54x = 1,266,029.31 × 283,052.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,019.54x = 358,352,659,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,352,659,986.43/844,019.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,578.63

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