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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,450.08, 1,311,859.44 and 283,428

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,450.08, 1,311,859.44 and 283,428 is: 425,201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,450.08 : 1,311,859.44 = 283,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,450.08/1,311,859.44 = 283,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,450.08x = 1,311,859.44 × 283,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,450.08x = 371,817,697,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,817,697,360.32/874,450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,201.74

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