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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,697.76, 1,424,535.12 and 284,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,697.76, 1,424,535.12 and 284,844 is: 427,262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,697.76 : 1,424,535.12 = 284,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,697.76/1,424,535.12 = 284,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,697.76x = 1,424,535.12 × 284,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,697.76x = 405,770,281,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,770,281,721.28/949,697.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,262.54

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