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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,017.04, 1,387,764.36 and 285,306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,017.04, 1,387,764.36 and 285,306.40 is: 428,033.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,017.04 : 1,387,764.36 = 285,306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,017.04/1,387,764.36 = 285,306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,017.04x = 1,387,764.36 × 285,306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,017.04x = 395,938,053,599.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,938,053,599.90/925,017.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,033.25

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