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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,719.40, 425,579.10 and 213,735.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,719.40, 425,579.10 and 213,735.40 is: 320,603.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,719.40 : 425,579.10 = 213,735.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,719.40/425,579.10 = 213,735.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,719.40x = 425,579.10 × 213,735.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,719.40x = 90,961,319,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,961,319,170.14/283,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,603.10

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