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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,004.50, 1,372,595.44 and 283,748.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,004.50, 1,372,595.44 and 283,748.82 is: 425,650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,004.50 : 1,372,595.44 = 283,748.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,004.50/1,372,595.44 = 283,748.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,004.50x = 1,372,595.44 × 283,748.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,004.50x = 389,472,336,437.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,472,336,437.38/915,004.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,650.73

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