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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,009.63, 1,025,460.99 and 284,950.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,009.63, 1,025,460.99 and 284,950.17 is: 427,194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,009.63 : 1,025,460.99 = 284,950.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,009.63/1,025,460.99 = 284,950.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,009.63x = 1,025,460.99 × 284,950.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,009.63x = 292,205,283,428.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,205,283,428.87/684,009.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,194.69

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