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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,437.60, 1,026,656.40 and 284,945.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,437.60, 1,026,656.40 and 284,945.60 is: 427,418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,437.60 : 1,026,656.40 = 284,945.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,437.60/1,026,656.40 = 284,945.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,437.60x = 1,026,656.40 × 284,945.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,437.60x = 292,541,223,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,541,223,891.84/684,437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,418.40

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