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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,016.30, 604,524.45 and 284,918.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,016.30, 604,524.45 and 284,918.30 is: 427,377.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,016.30 : 604,524.45 = 284,918.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,016.30/604,524.45 = 284,918.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,016.30x = 604,524.45 × 284,918.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,016.30x = 172,240,078,602.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,240,078,602.44/403,016.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,377.45

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