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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,961.28, 605,845.17 and 284,103.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,961.28, 605,845.17 and 284,103.45 is: 392,113.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,961.28 : 605,845.17 = 284,103.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,961.28/605,845.17 = 284,103.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,961.28x = 605,845.17 × 284,103.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,961.28x = 172,122,702,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,122,702,962.84/438,961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,113.64

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