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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,283.96, 1,423,744.50 and 284,435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,283.96, 1,423,744.50 and 284,435.96 is: 426,599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,283.96 : 1,423,744.50 = 284,435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,283.96/1,423,744.50 = 284,435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,283.96x = 1,423,744.50 × 284,435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,283.96x = 404,964,130,805.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,964,130,805.91/949,283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,599.57

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