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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,999.74, 673,425.79 and 284,046.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,999.74, 673,425.79 and 284,046.29 is: 391,975.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,999.74 : 673,425.79 = 284,046.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,999.74/673,425.79 = 284,046.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,999.74x = 673,425.79 × 284,046.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,999.74x = 191,284,097,239.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,284,097,239.82/487,999.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,975.82

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