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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,468.08, 1,311,886.44 and 283,446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,468.08, 1,311,886.44 and 283,446 is: 425,228.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,468.08 : 1,311,886.44 = 283,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,468.08/1,311,886.44 = 283,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,468.08x = 1,311,886.44 × 283,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,468.08x = 371,848,963,872.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,848,963,872.24/874,468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,228.74

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