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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,381.79, 1,266,703.88 and 283,547.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,381.79, 1,266,703.88 and 283,547.51 is: 425,365.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,381.79 : 1,266,703.88 = 283,547.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,381.79/1,266,703.88 = 283,547.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,381.79x = 1,266,703.88 × 283,547.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,381.79x = 359,170,725,456.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,170,725,456.69/844,381.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,365.32

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