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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,985.60, 1,267,670.40 and 284,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,985.60, 1,267,670.40 and 284,076.80 is: 426,179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,985.60 : 1,267,670.40 = 284,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,985.60/1,267,670.40 = 284,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,985.60x = 1,267,670.40 × 284,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,985.60x = 360,115,750,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,115,750,686.72/844,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,179.75

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