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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,026.56, 1,398,043.14 and 283,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,026.56, 1,398,043.14 and 283,609 is: 425,414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,026.56 : 1,398,043.14 = 283,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,026.56/1,398,043.14 = 283,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,026.56x = 1,398,043.14 × 283,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,026.56x = 396,497,616,892.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,497,616,892.26/932,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,414.50

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