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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,136.58, 1,386,336.09 and 284,493.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,136.58, 1,386,336.09 and 284,493.56 is: 426,780.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,136.58 : 1,386,336.09 = 284,493.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,136.58/1,386,336.09 = 284,493.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,136.58x = 1,386,336.09 × 284,493.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,136.58x = 394,403,682,668.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,403,682,668.90/924,136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,780.73

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