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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,569.24, 424,653.46 and 211,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,569.24, 424,653.46 and 211,349 is: 316,501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,569.24 : 424,653.46 = 211,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,569.24/424,653.46 = 211,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,569.24x = 424,653.46 × 211,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,569.24x = 89,750,084,117.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,750,084,117.54/283,569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,501.48

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