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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,931.44, 1,277,417.60 and 283,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,931.44, 1,277,417.60 and 283,008 is: 424,352.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,931.44 : 1,277,417.60 = 283,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,931.44/1,277,417.60 = 283,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,931.44x = 1,277,417.60 × 283,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,931.44x = 361,519,400,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,519,400,140.80/851,931.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,352.69

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