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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,027.06, 1,398,043.89 and 283,609.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,027.06, 1,398,043.89 and 283,609.50 is: 425,415.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,027.06 : 1,398,043.89 = 283,609.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,027.06/1,398,043.89 = 283,609.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,027.06x = 1,398,043.89 × 283,609.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,027.06x = 396,498,528,620.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,498,528,620.96/932,027.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,415.26

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