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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,906.20, 604,553.70 and 284,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,906.20, 604,553.70 and 284,322.20 is: 426,620.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,906.20 : 604,553.70 = 284,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,906.20/604,553.70 = 284,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,906.20x = 604,553.70 × 284,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,906.20x = 171,888,038,002.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,888,038,002.14/402,906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,620.48

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