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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,259.60, 442,889.40 and 283,595.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,259.60, 442,889.40 and 283,595.60 is: 425,393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,259.60 : 442,889.40 = 283,595.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,259.60/442,889.40 = 283,595.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,259.60x = 442,889.40 × 283,595.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,259.60x = 125,601,485,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,601,485,126.64/295,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,393.40

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