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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,024.10, 487,536.15 and 283,552.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,024.10, 487,536.15 and 283,552.10 is: 425,328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,024.10 : 487,536.15 = 283,552.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,024.10/487,536.15 = 283,552.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,024.10x = 487,536.15 × 283,552.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,024.10x = 138,241,899,158.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,241,899,158.42/325,024.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,328.15

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