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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,234.58, 1,371,712.86 and 283,197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,234.58, 1,371,712.86 and 283,197.60 is: 424,908.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,234.58 : 1,371,712.86 = 283,197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,234.58/1,371,712.86 = 283,197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,234.58x = 1,371,712.86 × 283,197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,234.58x = 388,465,789,841.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,465,789,841.14/914,234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,908.22

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