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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,604.60, 1,371,906.90 and 283,582.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,604.60, 1,371,906.90 and 283,582.20 is: 425,373.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,604.60 : 1,371,906.90 = 283,582.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,604.60/1,371,906.90 = 283,582.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,604.60x = 1,371,906.90 × 283,582.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,604.60x = 389,048,376,897.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,048,376,897.18/914,604.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,373.30

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