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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,169.92, 1,371,421.92 and 283,040.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,169.92, 1,371,421.92 and 283,040.96 is: 424,613.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,169.92 : 1,371,421.92 = 283,040.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,169.92/1,371,421.92 = 283,040.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,169.92x = 1,371,421.92 × 283,040.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,169.92x = 388,168,576,801.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,168,576,801.84/914,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,613.16

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