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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,124.96, 1,384,887.66 and 283,430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,124.96, 1,384,887.66 and 283,430.88 is: 425,207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,124.96 : 1,384,887.66 = 283,430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,124.96/1,384,887.66 = 283,430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,124.96x = 1,384,887.66 × 283,430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,124.96x = 392,519,928,174.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,519,928,174.94/923,124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,207.79

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