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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,921, 1,267,381.52 and 283,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,921, 1,267,381.52 and 283,955.52 is: 425,933.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,921 : 1,267,381.52 = 283,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,921/1,267,381.52 = 283,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,921x = 1,267,381.52 × 283,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,921x = 359,879,978,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,879,978,549.99/844,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,933.29

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