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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,185.60, 615,278.40 and 284,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,185.60, 615,278.40 and 284,214.40 is: 426,321.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,185.60 : 615,278.40 = 284,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,185.60/615,278.40 = 284,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,185.60x = 615,278.40 × 284,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,185.60x = 174,870,981,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,870,981,288.96/410,185.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,321.60

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