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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,911.28, 995,867.46 and 284,585.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,911.28, 995,867.46 and 284,585.82 is: 426,878.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,911.28 : 995,867.46 = 284,585.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,911.28/995,867.46 = 284,585.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,911.28x = 995,867.46 × 284,585.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,911.28x = 283,409,757,715.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,409,757,715.42/663,911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,878.96

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