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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,453.38, 875,974.65 and 284,484.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,453.38, 875,974.65 and 284,484.46 is: 426,383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,453.38 : 875,974.65 = 284,484.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,453.38/875,974.65 = 284,484.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,453.38x = 875,974.65 × 284,484.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,453.38x = 249,201,175,278.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,201,175,278.94/584,453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,383.32

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