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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,421.70, 425,132.55 and 283,421.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,421.70, 425,132.55 and 283,421.70 is: 425,132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,421.70 : 425,132.55 = 283,421.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,421.70/425,132.55 = 283,421.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,421.70x = 425,132.55 × 283,421.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,421.70x = 120,491,790,046.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,491,790,046.34/283,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,132.55

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