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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,871.22, 995,807.44 and 284,545.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,871.22, 995,807.44 and 284,545.80 is: 426,818.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,871.22 : 995,807.44 = 284,545.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,871.22/995,807.44 = 284,545.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,871.22x = 995,807.44 × 284,545.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,871.22x = 283,352,824,660.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,352,824,660.75/663,871.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,818.96

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