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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,284.96, 1,423,746 and 284,436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,284.96, 1,423,746 and 284,436.96 is: 426,601.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,284.96 : 1,423,746 = 284,436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,284.96/1,423,746 = 284,436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,284.96x = 1,423,746 × 284,436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,284.96x = 404,965,984,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,965,984,052.16/949,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,601.07

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