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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,201.55, 1,386,434.57 and 284,559.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,201.55, 1,386,434.57 and 284,559.41 is: 426,879.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,201.55 : 1,386,434.57 = 284,559.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,201.55/1,386,434.57 = 284,559.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,201.55x = 1,386,434.57 × 284,559.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,201.55x = 394,523,003,242.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,523,003,242.80/924,201.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,879.83

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