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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,868.22, 995,802.93 and 284,542.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,868.22, 995,802.93 and 284,542.79 is: 426,814.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,868.22 : 995,802.93 = 284,542.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,868.22/995,802.93 = 284,542.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,868.22x = 995,802.93 × 284,542.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,868.22x = 283,348,543,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,348,543,992.38/663,868.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,814.44

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