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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,890.72, 1,385,839.29 and 284,190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,890.72, 1,385,839.29 and 284,190.12 is: 426,286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,890.72 : 1,385,839.29 = 284,190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,890.72/1,385,839.29 = 284,190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,890.72x = 1,385,839.29 × 284,190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,890.72x = 393,841,834,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,841,834,125.82/923,890.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,286.17

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