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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,204.60, 922,806.90 and 283,428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,204.60, 922,806.90 and 283,428.60 is: 425,142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,204.60 : 922,806.90 = 283,428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,204.60/922,806.90 = 283,428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,204.60x = 922,806.90 × 283,428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,204.60x = 261,549,867,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,549,867,737.34/615,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,142.90

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