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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,269.74, 957,492.15 and 283,275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,269.74, 957,492.15 and 283,275.90 is: 424,952.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,269.74 : 957,492.15 = 283,275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,269.74/957,492.15 = 283,275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,269.74x = 957,492.15 × 283,275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,269.74x = 271,234,450,534.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,234,450,534.19/638,269.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,952.70

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