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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,801.60, 626,235.84 and 284,129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,801.60, 626,235.84 and 284,129.28 is: 392,091.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,801.60 : 626,235.84 = 284,129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,801.60/626,235.84 = 284,129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,801.60x = 626,235.84 × 284,129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,801.60x = 177,931,938,329.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,931,938,329.40/453,801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,091.91

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