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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,252.91, 1,398,589.76 and 283,887.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,252.91, 1,398,589.76 and 283,887.10 is: 425,894.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,252.91 : 1,398,589.76 = 283,887.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,252.91/1,398,589.76 = 283,887.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,252.91x = 1,398,589.76 × 283,887.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,252.91x = 397,041,595,249.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,041,595,249.26/932,252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,894.72

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