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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,916.46, 1,385,878.10 and 284,215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,916.46, 1,385,878.10 and 284,215.76 is: 426,324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,916.46 : 1,385,878.10 = 284,215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,916.46/1,385,878.10 = 284,215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,916.46x = 1,385,878.10 × 284,215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,916.46x = 393,888,402,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,888,402,100.99/923,916.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,324.69

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