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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,002.60, 693,003.90 and 283,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,002.60, 693,003.90 and 283,932.20 is: 425,898.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,002.60 : 693,003.90 = 283,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,002.60/693,003.90 = 283,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,002.60x = 693,003.90 × 283,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,002.60x = 196,766,121,935.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,766,121,935.58/462,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,898.30

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