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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,200.96, 1,386,433.68 and 284,558.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,200.96, 1,386,433.68 and 284,558.82 is: 426,878.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,200.96 : 1,386,433.68 = 284,558.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,200.96/1,386,433.68 = 284,558.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,200.96x = 1,386,433.68 × 284,558.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,200.96x = 394,521,925,056.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,521,925,056.89/924,200.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,878.94

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