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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,810.76, 938,832.90 and 284,278.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,810.76, 938,832.90 and 284,278.17 is: 426,470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,810.76 : 938,832.90 = 284,278.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,810.76/938,832.90 = 284,278.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,810.76x = 938,832.90 × 284,278.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,810.76x = 266,889,698,747.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,889,698,747.79/625,810.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,470.30

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