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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,014.30, 604,521.45 and 284,916.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,014.30, 604,521.45 and 284,916.30 is: 427,374.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,014.30 : 604,521.45 = 284,916.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,014.30/604,521.45 = 284,916.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,014.30x = 604,521.45 × 284,916.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,014.30x = 172,238,014,804.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,238,014,804.64/403,014.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,374.45

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