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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,794.64, 1,026,635.20 and 285,732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,794.64, 1,026,635.20 and 285,732.64 is: 428,366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,794.64 : 1,026,635.20 = 285,732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,794.64/1,026,635.20 = 285,732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,794.64x = 1,026,635.20 × 285,732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,794.64x = 293,343,186,012.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,343,186,012.93/684,794.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,366.65

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