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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,201.20, 1,423,386.36 and 284,197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,201.20, 1,423,386.36 and 284,197.68 is: 426,172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,201.20 : 1,423,386.36 = 284,197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,201.20/1,423,386.36 = 284,197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,201.20x = 1,423,386.36 × 284,197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,201.20x = 404,523,101,255.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,523,101,255.65/949,201.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,172.13

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