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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,864.62, 1,267,275.06 and 283,899.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,864.62, 1,267,275.06 and 283,899.12 is: 425,841.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,864.62 : 1,267,275.06 = 283,899.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,864.62/1,267,275.06 = 283,899.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,864.62x = 1,267,275.06 × 283,899.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,864.62x = 359,778,274,331.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,778,274,331.95/844,864.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,841.33

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