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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,836.33, 638,892.89 and 284,257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,836.33, 638,892.89 and 284,257.12 is: 426,478.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,836.33 : 638,892.89 = 284,257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,836.33/638,892.89 = 284,257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,836.33x = 638,892.89 × 284,257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,836.33x = 181,609,853,342.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,609,853,342.31/425,836.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,478.07

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