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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,638.60, 1,387,109.70 and 284,942.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,638.60, 1,387,109.70 and 284,942.45 is: 427,460.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,638.60 : 1,387,109.70 = 284,942.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,638.60/1,387,109.70 = 284,942.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,638.60x = 1,387,109.70 × 284,942.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,638.60x = 395,246,429,401.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,246,429,401.22/924,638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,460.45

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