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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,692.52, 965,227.74 and 283,819.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,692.52, 965,227.74 and 283,819.24 is: 425,591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,692.52 : 965,227.74 = 283,819.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,692.52/965,227.74 = 283,819.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,692.52x = 965,227.74 × 283,819.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,692.52x = 273,950,203,593.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,950,203,593.72/643,692.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,591.72

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