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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,436.33, 937,970.46 and 283,682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,436.33, 937,970.46 and 283,682.04 is: 425,439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,436.33 : 937,970.46 = 283,682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,436.33/937,970.46 = 283,682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,436.33x = 937,970.46 × 283,682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,436.33x = 266,085,376,821.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,085,376,821.66/625,436.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,439.59

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