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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,278.60, 442,917.90 and 283,614.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,278.60, 442,917.90 and 283,614.60 is: 425,421.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,278.60 : 442,917.90 = 283,614.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,278.60/442,917.90 = 283,614.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,278.60x = 442,917.90 × 283,614.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,278.60x = 125,617,983,041.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,617,983,041.34/295,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,421.90

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