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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,861.89, 938,909.69 and 284,329.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,861.89, 938,909.69 and 284,329.29 is: 426,547.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,861.89 : 938,909.69 = 284,329.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,861.89/938,909.69 = 284,329.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,861.89x = 938,909.69 × 284,329.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,861.89x = 266,959,525,015.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,959,525,015.31/625,861.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,547.02

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