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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,049.28, 1,425,039.36 and 285,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,049.28, 1,425,039.36 and 285,184 is: 427,765.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,049.28 : 1,425,039.36 = 285,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,049.28/1,425,039.36 = 285,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,049.28x = 1,425,039.36 × 285,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,049.28x = 406,398,424,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,398,424,842.24/950,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,765.63

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