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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,309.50, 1,424,197.54 and 284,461.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,309.50, 1,424,197.54 and 284,461.50 is: 426,762.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,309.50 : 1,424,197.54 = 284,461.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,309.50/1,424,197.54 = 284,461.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,309.50x = 1,424,197.54 × 284,461.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,309.50x = 405,129,368,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,129,368,524.71/949,309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,762.16

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