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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,658.89, 1,371,975.71 and 283,572.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,658.89, 1,371,975.71 and 283,572.63 is: 425,355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,658.89 : 1,371,975.71 = 283,572.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,658.89/1,371,975.71 = 283,572.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,658.89x = 1,371,975.71 × 283,572.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,658.89x = 389,054,758,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,054,758,962.95/914,658.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,355.03

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