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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,221.57, 1,024,278.51 and 284,161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683,221.57, 1,024,278.51 and 284,161.09 is: 426,011.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,221.57 : 1,024,278.51 = 284,161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,221.57/1,024,278.51 = 284,161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,221.57x = 1,024,278.51 × 284,161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,221.57x = 291,060,097,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,060,097,865.18/683,221.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,011.28

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