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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,375.40, 425,063.10 and 217,020.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,375.40, 425,063.10 and 217,020.20 is: 325,530.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,375.40 : 425,063.10 = 217,020.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,375.40/425,063.10 = 217,020.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,375.40x = 425,063.10 × 217,020.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,375.40x = 92,247,278,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,247,278,974.62/283,375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,530.30

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