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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,323.26, 1,026,463.62 and 284,953.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,323.26, 1,026,463.62 and 284,953.97 is: 427,422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,323.26 : 1,026,463.62 = 284,953.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,323.26/1,026,463.62 = 284,953.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,323.26x = 1,026,463.62 × 284,953.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,323.26x = 292,494,883,579.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,494,883,579.57/684,323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,422.10

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