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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,929, 1,267,393.50 and 283,963.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,929, 1,267,393.50 and 283,963.50 is: 425,945.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,929 : 1,267,393.50 = 283,963.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,929/1,267,393.50 = 283,963.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,929x = 1,267,393.50 × 283,963.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,929x = 359,893,494,137.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,893,494,137.25/844,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,945.25

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