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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,872.22, 995,808.93 and 284,546.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,872.22, 995,808.93 and 284,546.79 is: 426,820.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,872.22 : 995,808.93 = 284,546.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,872.22/995,808.93 = 284,546.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,872.22x = 995,808.93 × 284,546.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,872.22x = 283,354,234,484.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,354,234,484.84/663,872.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,820.44

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