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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,944.89, 1,389,050.40 and 286,298.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,944.89, 1,389,050.40 and 286,298.51 is: 429,488.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,944.89 : 1,389,050.40 = 286,298.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,944.89/1,389,050.40 = 286,298.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,944.89x = 1,389,050.40 × 286,298.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,944.89x = 397,683,059,834.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,683,059,834.90/925,944.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,488.91

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