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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,858.80, 603,479.40 and 284,354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,858.80, 603,479.40 and 284,354.80 is: 427,021.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,858.80 : 603,479.40 = 284,354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,858.80/603,479.40 = 284,354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,858.80x = 603,479.40 × 284,354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,858.80x = 171,602,264,091.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,602,264,091.12/401,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,021.29

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