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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,201.49, 1,386,434.48 and 284,559.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,201.49, 1,386,434.48 and 284,559.35 is: 426,879.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,201.49 : 1,386,434.48 = 284,559.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,201.49/1,386,434.48 = 284,559.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,201.49x = 1,386,434.48 × 284,559.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,201.49x = 394,522,886,091.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,522,886,091.42/924,201.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,879.74

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