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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,203.18, 1,386,437.01 and 284,561.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,203.18, 1,386,437.01 and 284,561.03 is: 426,882.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,203.18 : 1,386,437.01 = 284,561.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,203.18/1,386,437.01 = 284,561.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,203.18x = 1,386,437.01 × 284,561.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,203.18x = 394,525,947,061.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,525,947,061.81/924,203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,882.27

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