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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,724.40, 425,586.60 and 213,740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,724.40, 425,586.60 and 213,740.40 is: 320,610.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,724.40 : 425,586.60 = 213,740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,724.40/425,586.60 = 213,740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,724.40x = 425,586.60 × 213,740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,724.40x = 90,965,050,118.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,965,050,118.64/283,724.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,610.60

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