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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,638.10, 1,387,108.95 and 284,941.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,638.10, 1,387,108.95 and 284,941.94 is: 427,459.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,638.10 : 1,387,108.95 = 284,941.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,638.10/1,387,108.95 = 284,941.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,638.10x = 1,387,108.95 × 284,941.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,638.10x = 395,245,518,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,245,518,672.14/924,638.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,459.69

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