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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,607.40, 627,101.32 and 284,546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,607.40, 627,101.32 and 284,546.28 is: 392,513.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,607.40 : 627,101.32 = 284,546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,607.40/627,101.32 = 284,546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,607.40x = 627,101.32 × 284,546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,607.40x = 178,439,347,789.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,439,347,789.09/454,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,513.07

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