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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,393.60, 923,090.40 and 283,617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,393.60, 923,090.40 and 283,617.60 is: 425,426.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,393.60 : 923,090.40 = 283,617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,393.60/923,090.40 = 283,617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,393.60x = 923,090.40 × 283,617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,393.60x = 261,804,683,831.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,804,683,831.04/615,393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,426.40

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