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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931,891.97, 1,397,839.37 and 283,473.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931,891.97, 1,397,839.37 and 283,473.87 is: 425,211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931,891.97 : 1,397,839.37 = 283,473.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931,891.97/1,397,839.37 = 283,473.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931,891.97x = 1,397,839.37 × 283,473.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931,891.97x = 396,250,934,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,250,934,434.89/931,891.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,211.24

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