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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,316.85, 924,462.32 and 283,892.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,316.85, 924,462.32 and 283,892.85 is: 425,833.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,316.85 : 924,462.32 = 283,892.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,316.85/924,462.32 = 283,892.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,316.85x = 924,462.32 × 283,892.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,316.85x = 262,448,241,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,448,241,322.95/616,316.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,833.31

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