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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,196.78, 1,386,427.41 and 284,554.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,196.78, 1,386,427.41 and 284,554.63 is: 426,872.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,196.78 : 1,386,427.41 = 284,554.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,196.78/1,386,427.41 = 284,554.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,196.78x = 1,386,427.41 × 284,554.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,196.78x = 394,514,330,319.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,514,330,319.50/924,196.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,872.65

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