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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,166.68, 615,481.94 and 284,852.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,166.68, 615,481.94 and 284,852.19 is: 392,950.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,166.68 : 615,481.94 = 284,852.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,166.68/615,481.94 = 284,852.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,166.68x = 615,481.94 × 284,852.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,166.68x = 175,321,381,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,321,381,534.64/446,166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,950.41

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