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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,125.78, 1,384,799.24 and 283,345.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,125.78, 1,384,799.24 and 283,345.73 is: 425,052.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,125.78 : 1,384,799.24 = 283,345.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,125.78/1,384,799.24 = 283,345.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,125.78x = 1,384,799.24 × 283,345.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,125.78x = 392,376,945,345.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,376,945,345.61/923,125.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,052.53

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