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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,912.30, 1,267,346.31 and 283,946.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,912.30, 1,267,346.31 and 283,946.62 is: 425,912.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,912.30 : 1,267,346.31 = 283,946.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,912.30/1,267,346.31 = 283,946.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,912.30x = 1,267,346.31 × 283,946.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,912.30x = 359,858,701,093.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,858,701,093.97/844,912.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,912.49

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