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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,994.40, 987,452.40 and 284,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,994.40, 987,452.40 and 284,285.60 is: 426,627.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,994.40 : 987,452.40 = 284,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,994.40/987,452.40 = 284,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,994.40x = 987,452.40 × 284,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,994.40x = 280,718,498,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,718,498,005.44/657,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,627.49

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