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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,451.98, 1,386,612.20 and 284,689.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,451.98, 1,386,612.20 and 284,689.00 is: 427,013.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,451.98 : 1,386,612.20 = 284,689.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,451.98/1,386,612.20 = 284,689.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,451.98x = 1,386,612.20 × 284,689.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,451.98x = 394,753,244,029.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,753,244,029.27/924,451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,013.25

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