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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,407.20, 1,387,595.03 and 285,529.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,407.20, 1,387,595.03 and 285,529.28 is: 428,134.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,407.20 : 1,387,595.03 = 285,529.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,407.20/1,387,595.03 = 285,529.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,407.20x = 1,387,595.03 × 285,529.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,407.20x = 396,199,003,623.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,199,003,623.33/925,407.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,134.77

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