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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,324.02, 1,423,804.59 and 284,476.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,324.02, 1,423,804.59 and 284,476.02 is: 426,659.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,324.02 : 1,423,804.59 = 284,476.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,324.02/1,423,804.59 = 284,476.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,324.02x = 1,423,804.59 × 284,476.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,324.02x = 405,038,263,020.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,038,263,020.93/949,324.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,659.66

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