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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,996.60, 987,225.30 and 284,287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,996.60, 987,225.30 and 284,287.80 is: 426,531.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,996.60 : 987,225.30 = 284,287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,996.60/987,225.30 = 284,287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,996.60x = 987,225.30 × 284,287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,996.60x = 280,656,108,641.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,656,108,641.34/657,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,531.24

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