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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,442.43, 1,386,812.65 and 284,745.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,442.43, 1,386,812.65 and 284,745.87 is: 427,164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,442.43 : 1,386,812.65 = 284,745.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,442.43/1,386,812.65 = 284,745.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,442.43x = 1,386,812.65 × 284,745.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,442.43x = 394,889,166,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,889,166,193.46/924,442.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,164.69

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