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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,603.02, 627,095.29 and 284,541.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,603.02, 627,095.29 and 284,541.90 is: 392,507.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,603.02 : 627,095.29 = 284,541.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,603.02/627,095.29 = 284,541.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,603.02x = 627,095.29 × 284,541.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,603.02x = 178,434,885,297.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,434,885,297.65/454,603.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,507.04

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