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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,934.27, 615,131.93 and 284,607.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,934.27, 615,131.93 and 284,607.48 is: 392,594.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,934.27 : 615,131.93 = 284,607.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,934.27/615,131.93 = 284,607.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,934.27x = 615,131.93 × 284,607.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,934.27x = 175,071,151,483.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,071,151,483.10/445,934.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,594.07

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