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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,099.20, 1,423,234.02 and 284,095.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,099.20, 1,423,234.02 and 284,095.68 is: 426,019.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,099.20 : 1,423,234.02 = 284,095.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,099.20/1,423,234.02 = 284,095.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,099.20x = 1,423,234.02 × 284,095.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,099.20x = 404,334,636,711.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,334,636,711.03/949,099.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,019.36

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