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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,467.64, 1,279,920.04 and 284,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,467.64, 1,279,920.04 and 284,692 is: 426,944.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,467.64 : 1,279,920.04 = 284,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,467.64/1,279,920.04 = 284,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,467.64x = 1,279,920.04 × 284,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,467.64x = 364,382,996,027.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,382,996,027.68/853,467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,944.13

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