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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,931.74, 429,058.89 and 283,673.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,931.74, 429,058.89 and 283,673.82 is: 425,670.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,931.74 : 429,058.89 = 283,673.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,931.74/429,058.89 = 283,673.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,931.74x = 429,058.89 × 283,673.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,931.74x = 121,712,774,331.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,712,774,331.26/285,931.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,670.74

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