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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,183.30, 1,289,999.13 and 283,677.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,183.30, 1,289,999.13 and 283,677.14 is: 425,424.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,183.30 : 1,289,999.13 = 283,677.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,183.30/1,289,999.13 = 283,677.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,183.30x = 1,289,999.13 × 283,677.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,183.30x = 365,943,257,350.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,943,257,350.89/860,183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,424.74

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