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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,683.15, 1,424,524.73 and 284,835.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,683.15, 1,424,524.73 and 284,835.15 is: 427,252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,683.15 : 1,424,524.73 = 284,835.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,683.15/1,424,524.73 = 284,835.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,683.15x = 1,424,524.73 × 284,835.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,683.15x = 405,754,713,724.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,754,713,724.08/949,683.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,252.73

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