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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,002.28, 926,770.14 and 285,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,002.28, 926,770.14 and 285,345 is: 427,909.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,002.28 : 926,770.14 = 285,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,002.28/926,770.14 = 285,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,002.28x = 926,770.14 × 285,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,002.28x = 264,449,225,598.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,449,225,598.30/618,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,909.79

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