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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,995.80, 1,372,493.70 and 283,973.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,995.80, 1,372,493.70 and 283,973.40 is: 425,960.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,995.80 : 1,372,493.70 = 283,973.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,995.80/1,372,493.70 = 283,973.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,995.80x = 1,372,493.70 × 283,973.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,995.80x = 389,751,702,467.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,751,702,467.58/914,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,960.10

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