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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,448.08, 1,311,856.44 and 283,426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,448.08, 1,311,856.44 and 283,426 is: 425,198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,448.08 : 1,311,856.44 = 283,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,448.08/1,311,856.44 = 283,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,448.08x = 1,311,856.44 × 283,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,448.08x = 371,814,223,363.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,814,223,363.44/874,448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,198.74

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