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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,462.60, 923,193.90 and 283,686.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,462.60, 923,193.90 and 283,686.60 is: 425,529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,462.60 : 923,193.90 = 283,686.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,462.60/923,193.90 = 283,686.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,462.60x = 923,193.90 × 283,686.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,462.60x = 261,897,738,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,897,738,631.74/615,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,529.90

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