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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,611.70, 396,531.50 and 283,611.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,611.70, 396,531.50 and 283,611.70 is: 396,531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,611.70 : 396,531.50 = 283,611.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,611.70/396,531.50 = 283,611.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,611.70x = 396,531.50 × 283,611.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,611.70x = 112,460,972,818.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,460,972,818.55/283,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,531.50

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