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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,032.54, 1,266,048.83 and 283,065.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,032.54, 1,266,048.83 and 283,065.42 is: 424,598.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,032.54 : 1,266,048.83 = 283,065.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,032.54/1,266,048.83 = 283,065.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,032.54x = 1,266,048.83 × 283,065.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,032.54x = 358,374,643,804.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,374,643,804.46/844,032.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,598.14

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