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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,025.10, 487,537.65 and 283,553.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,025.10, 487,537.65 and 283,553.10 is: 425,329.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,025.10 : 487,537.65 = 283,553.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,025.10/487,537.65 = 283,553.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,025.10x = 487,537.65 × 283,553.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,025.10x = 138,242,812,024.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,242,812,024.22/325,025.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,329.65

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