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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,208.32, 1,024,258.64 and 284,147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683,208.32, 1,024,258.64 and 284,147.64 is: 425,991.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,208.32 : 1,024,258.64 = 284,147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,208.32/1,024,258.64 = 284,147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,208.32x = 1,024,258.64 × 284,147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,208.32x = 291,040,673,884.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,040,673,884.87/683,208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,991.12

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