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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,449.08, 1,311,857.94 and 283,427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,449.08, 1,311,857.94 and 283,427 is: 425,200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,449.08 : 1,311,857.94 = 283,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,449.08/1,311,857.94 = 283,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,449.08x = 1,311,857.94 × 283,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,449.08x = 371,815,960,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,815,960,360.38/874,449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,200.24

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