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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,398.72, 1,424,096.64 and 284,550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,398.72, 1,424,096.64 and 284,550.72 is: 426,825.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,398.72 : 1,424,096.64 = 284,550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,398.72/1,424,096.64 = 284,550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,398.72x = 1,424,096.64 × 284,550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,398.72x = 405,227,724,261.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,227,724,261.58/949,398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,825.65

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