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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,267.60, 442,901.40 and 283,603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,267.60, 442,901.40 and 283,603.60 is: 425,405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,267.60 : 442,901.40 = 283,603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,267.60/442,901.40 = 283,603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,267.60x = 442,901.40 × 283,603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,267.60x = 125,608,431,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,608,431,485.04/295,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,405.40

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