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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,198.28, 1,386,429.66 and 284,556.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,198.28, 1,386,429.66 and 284,556.12 is: 426,874.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,198.28 : 1,386,429.66 = 284,556.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,198.28/1,386,429.66 = 284,556.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,198.28x = 1,386,429.66 × 284,556.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,198.28x = 394,517,044,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,517,044,702.52/924,198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,874.90

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