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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,607.90, 627,102.02 and 284,546.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,607.90, 627,102.02 and 284,546.78 is: 392,513.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,607.90 : 627,102.02 = 284,546.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,607.90/627,102.02 = 284,546.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,607.90x = 627,102.02 × 284,546.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,607.90x = 178,439,855,964.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,439,855,964.25/454,607.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,513.76

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