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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,927.17, 639,613.87 and 284,680.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,927.17, 639,613.87 and 284,680.12 is: 427,503.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,927.17 : 639,613.87 = 284,680.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,927.17/639,613.87 = 284,680.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,927.17x = 639,613.87 × 284,680.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,927.17x = 182,085,353,755.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,085,353,755.13/425,927.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,503.49

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