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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,615.70, 1,371,923.55 and 283,722.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,615.70, 1,371,923.55 and 283,722.90 is: 425,584.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,615.70 : 1,371,923.55 = 283,722.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,615.70/1,371,923.55 = 283,722.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,615.70x = 1,371,923.55 × 283,722.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,615.70x = 389,246,128,184.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,246,128,184.30/914,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,584.35

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