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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,950.20, 425,196.84 and 275,541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,950.20, 425,196.84 and 275,541.32 is: 412,605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,950.20 : 425,196.84 = 275,541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,950.20/425,196.84 = 275,541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,950.20x = 425,196.84 × 275,541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,950.20x = 117,159,298,553.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,159,298,553.43/283,950.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,605.09

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