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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,030.40, 925,545.60 and 284,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,030.40, 925,545.60 and 284,606.40 is: 426,909.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,030.40 : 925,545.60 = 284,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,030.40/925,545.60 = 284,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,030.40x = 925,545.60 × 284,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,030.40x = 263,416,201,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,416,201,251.84/617,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,909.60

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