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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,171.29, 617,451.98 and 284,064.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,171.29, 617,451.98 and 284,064.89 is: 425,542.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,171.29 : 617,451.98 = 284,064.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,171.29/617,451.98 = 284,064.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,171.29x = 617,451.98 × 284,064.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,171.29x = 175,396,424,271.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,396,424,271.40/412,171.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,542.56

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