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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,007.60, 693,011.40 and 283,937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,007.60, 693,011.40 and 283,937.20 is: 425,905.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,007.60 : 693,011.40 = 283,937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,007.60/693,011.40 = 283,937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,007.60x = 693,011.40 × 283,937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,007.60x = 196,771,716,484.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,771,716,484.08/462,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,905.80

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