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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,291.60, 442,937.40 and 283,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,291.60, 442,937.40 and 283,627.60 is: 425,441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,291.60 : 442,937.40 = 283,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,291.60/442,937.40 = 283,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,291.60x = 442,937.40 × 283,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,291.60x = 125,629,271,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,629,271,712.24/295,291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,441.40

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