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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,922.71, 996,118.29 and 284,828.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,922.71, 996,118.29 and 284,828.13 is: 427,342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,922.71 : 996,118.29 = 284,828.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,922.71/996,118.29 = 284,828.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,922.71x = 996,118.29 × 284,828.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,922.71x = 283,722,509,799.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,722,509,799.50/663,922.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,342.68

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