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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,700.76, 1,424,539.62 and 284,847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,700.76, 1,424,539.62 and 284,847 is: 427,267.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,700.76 : 1,424,539.62 = 284,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,700.76/1,424,539.62 = 284,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,700.76x = 1,424,539.62 × 284,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,700.76x = 405,775,837,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,775,837,138.14/949,700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,267.04

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