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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,145.04, 1,024,017.60 and 284,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683,145.04, 1,024,017.60 and 284,017.60 is: 425,735.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,145.04 : 1,024,017.60 = 284,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,145.04/1,024,017.60 = 284,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,145.04x = 1,024,017.60 × 284,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,145.04x = 290,839,021,109.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,839,021,109.76/683,145.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,735.39

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