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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,026.54, 1,266,039.81 and 283,059.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,026.54, 1,266,039.81 and 283,059.42 is: 424,589.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,026.54 : 1,266,039.81 = 283,059.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,026.54/1,266,039.81 = 283,059.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,026.54x = 1,266,039.81 × 283,059.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,026.54x = 358,364,494,315.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,364,494,315.51/844,026.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,589.13

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