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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,273.94, 1,312,908.03 and 284,297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,273.94, 1,312,908.03 and 284,297.94 is: 426,445.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,273.94 : 1,312,908.03 = 284,297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,273.94/1,312,908.03 = 284,297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,273.94x = 1,312,908.03 × 284,297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,273.94x = 373,257,048,338.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,257,048,338.46/875,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,445.97

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