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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,256.92, 905,950.50 and 284,229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,256.92, 905,950.50 and 284,229.88 is: 426,140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,256.92 : 905,950.50 = 284,229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,256.92/905,950.50 = 284,229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,256.92x = 905,950.50 × 284,229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,256.92x = 257,498,201,900.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,498,201,900.94/604,256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,140.26

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