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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,374.40, 425,061.60 and 217,019.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,374.40, 425,061.60 and 217,019.20 is: 325,528.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,374.40 : 425,061.60 = 217,019.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,374.40/425,061.60 = 217,019.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,374.40x = 425,061.60 × 217,019.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,374.40x = 92,246,528,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,246,528,382.72/283,374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,528.80

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