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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,928.17, 639,615.37 and 284,681.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,928.17, 639,615.37 and 284,681.12 is: 427,504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,928.17 : 639,615.37 = 284,681.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,928.17/639,615.37 = 284,681.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,928.17x = 639,615.37 × 284,681.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,928.17x = 182,086,419,900.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,086,419,900.81/425,928.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,504.99

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