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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,460.08, 1,311,874.44 and 283,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,460.08, 1,311,874.44 and 283,438 is: 425,216.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,460.08 : 1,311,874.44 = 283,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,460.08/1,311,874.44 = 283,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,460.08x = 1,311,874.44 × 283,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,460.08x = 371,835,067,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,835,067,524.72/874,460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,216.74

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