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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,149.48, 1,425,189.66 and 285,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,149.48, 1,425,189.66 and 285,284.20 is: 427,915.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,149.48 : 1,425,189.66 = 285,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,149.48/1,425,189.66 = 285,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,149.48x = 1,425,189.66 × 285,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,149.48x = 406,584,092,001.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,584,092,001.37/950,149.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,915.92

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