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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,241.78, 617,557.34 and 284,135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,241.78, 617,557.34 and 284,135.30 is: 425,647.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,241.78 : 617,557.34 = 284,135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,241.78/617,557.34 = 284,135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,241.78x = 617,557.34 × 284,135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,241.78x = 175,469,840,068.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,469,840,068.10/412,241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,647.88

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