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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,142.98, 1,384,825.02 and 283,362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,142.98, 1,384,825.02 and 283,362.92 is: 425,078.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,142.98 : 1,384,825.02 = 283,362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,142.98/1,384,825.02 = 283,362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,142.98x = 1,384,825.02 × 283,362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,142.98x = 392,408,061,356.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,408,061,356.26/923,142.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,078.31

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