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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,028.10, 925,542.15 and 285,252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,028.10, 925,542.15 and 285,252.10 is: 427,878.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,028.10 : 925,542.15 = 285,252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,028.10/925,542.15 = 285,252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,028.10x = 925,542.15 × 285,252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,028.10x = 264,012,841,926.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,012,841,926.02/617,028.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,878.15

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