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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,201.80, 921,302.70 and 282,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,201.80, 921,302.70 and 282,425.80 is: 423,638.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,201.80 : 921,302.70 = 282,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,201.80/921,302.70 = 282,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,201.80x = 921,302.70 × 282,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,201.80x = 260,199,652,089.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,199,652,089.66/614,201.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,638.70

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