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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,810.63, 938,832.72 and 284,278.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,810.63, 938,832.72 and 284,278.05 is: 426,470.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,810.63 : 938,832.72 = 284,278.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,810.63/938,832.72 = 284,278.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,810.63x = 938,832.72 × 284,278.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,810.63x = 266,889,534,917.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,889,534,917.80/625,810.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,470.12

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