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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,479.20, 425,218.80 and 254,448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,479.20, 425,218.80 and 254,448.80 is: 381,673.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,479.20 : 425,218.80 = 254,448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,479.20/425,218.80 = 254,448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,479.20x = 425,218.80 × 254,448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,479.20x = 108,196,413,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,196,413,397.44/283,479.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,673.20

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