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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,386.60, 1,266,711.12 and 283,552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,386.60, 1,266,711.12 and 283,552.32 is: 425,372.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,386.60 : 1,266,711.12 = 283,552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,386.60/1,266,711.12 = 283,552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,386.60x = 1,266,711.12 × 283,552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,386.60x = 359,178,876,845.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,178,876,845.80/844,386.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,372.54

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