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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,006.60, 693,009.90 and 283,936.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,006.60, 693,009.90 and 283,936.20 is: 425,904.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,006.60 : 693,009.90 = 283,936.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,006.60/693,009.90 = 283,936.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,006.60x = 693,009.90 × 283,936.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,006.60x = 196,770,597,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,770,597,568.38/462,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,904.30

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