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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,863.78, 995,794.14 and 284,538.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,863.78, 995,794.14 and 284,538.55 is: 426,807.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,863.78 : 995,794.14 = 284,538.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,863.78/995,794.14 = 284,538.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,863.78x = 995,794.14 × 284,538.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,863.78x = 283,341,820,694.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,341,820,694.10/663,863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,807.17

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