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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,401.22, 1,424,100.39 and 284,553.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,401.22, 1,424,100.39 and 284,553.22 is: 426,829.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,401.22 : 1,424,100.39 = 284,553.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,401.22/1,424,100.39 = 284,553.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,401.22x = 1,424,100.39 × 284,553.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,401.22x = 405,232,351,577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,232,351,577.76/949,401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,829.40

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