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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,621.60, 531,932.40 and 284,637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,621.60, 531,932.40 and 284,637.60 is: 426,956.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,621.60 : 531,932.40 = 284,637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,621.60/531,932.40 = 284,637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,621.60x = 531,932.40 × 284,637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,621.60x = 151,407,961,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,407,961,698.24/354,621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,956.40

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