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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,283.55, 424,993.95 and 83,599.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,283.55, 424,993.95 and 83,599.51 is: 125,419.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,283.55 : 424,993.95 = 83,599.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,283.55/424,993.95 = 83,599.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,283.55x = 424,993.95 × 83,599.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,283.55x = 35,529,285,972.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,529,285,972.96/283,283.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,419.52

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