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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,746.44, 940,008.47 and 285,110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,746.44, 940,008.47 and 285,110.31 is: 427,614.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,746.44 : 940,008.47 = 285,110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,746.44/940,008.47 = 285,110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,746.44x = 940,008.47 × 285,110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,746.44x = 268,006,104,858.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,006,104,858.77/626,746.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,614.88

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