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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,001.60, 693,002.40 and 283,931.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,001.60, 693,002.40 and 283,931.20 is: 425,896.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,001.60 : 693,002.40 = 283,931.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,001.60/693,002.40 = 283,931.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,001.60x = 693,002.40 × 283,931.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,001.60x = 196,765,003,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,765,003,034.88/462,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,896.80

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