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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,828.20, 485,742.30 and 284,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,828.20, 485,742.30 and 284,462.20 is: 426,693.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,828.20 : 485,742.30 = 284,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,828.20/485,742.30 = 284,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,828.20x = 485,742.30 × 284,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,828.20x = 138,175,323,291.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,175,323,291.06/323,828.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,693.30

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