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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,046.24, 957,156.84 and 283,052.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,046.24, 957,156.84 and 283,052.40 is: 424,617.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,046.24 : 957,156.84 = 283,052.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,046.24/957,156.84 = 283,052.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,046.24x = 957,156.84 × 283,052.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,046.24x = 270,925,540,738.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,925,540,738.42/638,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,617.41

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