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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,256.05, 1,372,869.36 and 284,170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,256.05, 1,372,869.36 and 284,170.47 is: 426,251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,256.05 : 1,372,869.36 = 284,170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,256.05/1,372,869.36 = 284,170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,256.05x = 1,372,869.36 × 284,170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,256.05x = 390,128,931,279.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,128,931,279.80/915,256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,251.14

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