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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,501.20, 374,501.52 and 283,501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,501.20, 374,501.52 and 283,501.20 is: 374,501.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,501.20 : 374,501.52 = 283,501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,501.20/374,501.52 = 283,501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,501.20x = 374,501.52 × 283,501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,501.20x = 106,171,630,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,171,630,321.82/283,501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,501.52

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