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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,006.49, 626,519.81 and 284,334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,006.49, 626,519.81 and 284,334.17 is: 392,375.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,006.49 : 626,519.81 = 284,334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,006.49/626,519.81 = 284,334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,006.49x = 626,519.81 × 284,334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,006.49x = 178,140,987,743.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,140,987,743.14/454,006.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,375.43

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