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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,420.60, 1,026,630.90 and 284,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,420.60, 1,026,630.90 and 284,928.60 is: 427,392.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,420.60 : 1,026,630.90 = 284,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,420.60/1,026,630.90 = 284,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,420.60x = 1,026,630.90 × 284,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,420.60x = 292,516,505,053.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,516,505,053.74/684,420.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,392.90

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