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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,432.40, 926,573.40 and 285,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,432.40, 926,573.40 and 285,325.20 is: 427,491.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,432.40 : 926,573.40 = 285,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,432.40/926,573.40 = 285,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,432.40x = 926,573.40 × 285,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,432.40x = 264,374,740,669.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,374,740,669.68/618,432.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,491.74

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