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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,519.04, 1,266,962.88 and 283,538.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,519.04, 1,266,962.88 and 283,538.72 is: 425,369.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,519.04 : 1,266,962.88 = 283,538.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,519.04/1,266,962.88 = 283,538.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,519.04x = 1,266,962.88 × 283,538.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,519.04x = 359,233,033,282.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,233,033,282.71/844,519.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,369.96

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