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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,510.80, 424,828.80 and 245,894.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,510.80, 424,828.80 and 245,894.40 is: 368,462.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,510.80 : 424,828.80 = 245,894.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,510.80/424,828.80 = 245,894.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,510.80x = 424,828.80 × 245,894.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,510.80x = 104,463,022,878.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,463,022,878.72/283,510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,462.23

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