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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,085.60, 693,128.40 and 284,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,085.60, 693,128.40 and 284,015.20 is: 426,022.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,085.60 : 693,128.40 = 284,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,085.60/693,128.40 = 284,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,085.60x = 693,128.40 × 284,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,085.60x = 196,859,001,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,859,001,151.68/462,085.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,022.80

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