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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,808.62, 618,407.11 and 284,422.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,808.62, 618,407.11 and 284,422.00 is: 426,077.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,808.62 : 618,407.11 = 284,422.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,808.62/618,407.11 = 284,422.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,808.62x = 618,407.11 × 284,422.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,808.62x = 175,888,585,409.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,888,585,409.57/412,808.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,077.79

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