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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,849.94, 1,372,209.15 and 283,747.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,849.94, 1,372,209.15 and 283,747.38 is: 425,600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,849.94 : 1,372,209.15 = 283,747.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,849.94/1,372,209.15 = 283,747.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,849.94x = 1,372,209.15 × 283,747.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,849.94x = 389,360,751,124.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,360,751,124.53/914,849.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,600.67

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