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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,234.60, 544,851.90 and 284,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,234.60, 544,851.90 and 284,416.20 is: 426,624.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,234.60 : 544,851.90 = 284,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,234.60/544,851.90 = 284,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,234.60x = 544,851.90 × 284,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,234.60x = 154,964,706,960.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,964,706,960.78/363,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,624.30

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