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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,359.88, 1,268,182.38 and 284,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,359.88, 1,268,182.38 and 284,261 is: 426,439.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,359.88 : 1,268,182.38 = 284,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,359.88/1,268,182.38 = 284,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,359.88x = 1,268,182.38 × 284,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,359.88x = 360,494,791,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,494,791,521.18/845,359.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,439.44

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