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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,200.24, 1,386,432.60 and 284,558.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,200.24, 1,386,432.60 and 284,558.09 is: 426,877.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,200.24 : 1,386,432.60 = 284,558.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,200.24/1,386,432.60 = 284,558.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,200.24x = 1,386,432.60 × 284,558.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,200.24x = 394,520,615,324.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,520,615,324.42/924,200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,877.86

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