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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,252.42, 905,943.75 and 284,225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,252.42, 905,943.75 and 284,225.38 is: 426,133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,252.42 : 905,943.75 = 284,225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,252.42/905,943.75 = 284,225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,252.42x = 905,943.75 × 284,225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,252.42x = 257,492,206,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,492,206,602.38/604,252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,133.51

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