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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,082.60, 693,123.90 and 284,012.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,082.60, 693,123.90 and 284,012.20 is: 426,018.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,082.60 : 693,123.90 = 284,012.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,082.60/693,123.90 = 284,012.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,082.60x = 693,123.90 × 284,012.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,082.60x = 196,855,643,711.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,855,643,711.58/462,082.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,018.30

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