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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,003.60, 924,005.40 and 284,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,003.60, 924,005.40 and 284,227.60 is: 426,341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,003.60 : 924,005.40 = 284,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,003.60/924,005.40 = 284,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,003.60x = 924,005.40 × 284,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,003.60x = 262,627,837,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,627,837,229.04/616,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,341.40

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