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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,557.30, 651,447.15 and 284,869.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,557.30, 651,447.15 and 284,869.30 is: 427,049.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,557.30 : 651,447.15 = 284,869.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,557.30/651,447.15 = 284,869.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,557.30x = 651,447.15 × 284,869.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,557.30x = 185,577,293,607.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,577,293,607.50/434,557.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,049.08

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