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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,243.78, 617,560.35 and 284,137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,243.78, 617,560.35 and 284,137.30 is: 425,650.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,243.78 : 617,560.35 = 284,137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,243.78/617,560.35 = 284,137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,243.78x = 617,560.35 × 284,137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,243.78x = 175,471,930,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,471,930,436.06/412,243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,650.89

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