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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,250.92, 905,941.50 and 284,223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,250.92, 905,941.50 and 284,223.88 is: 426,131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,250.92 : 905,941.50 = 284,223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,250.92/905,941.50 = 284,223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,250.92x = 905,941.50 × 284,223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,250.92x = 257,490,208,183.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,490,208,183.02/604,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,131.26

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