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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,995.60, 987,223.80 and 284,286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,995.60, 987,223.80 and 284,286.80 is: 426,529.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,995.60 : 987,223.80 = 284,286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,995.60/987,223.80 = 284,286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,995.60x = 987,223.80 × 284,286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,995.60x = 280,654,694,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,654,694,985.84/657,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,529.74

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