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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,033.60, 487,550.40 and 283,561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,033.60, 487,550.40 and 283,561.60 is: 425,342.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,033.60 : 487,550.40 = 283,561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,033.60/487,550.40 = 283,561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,033.60x = 487,550.40 × 283,561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,033.60x = 138,250,571,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,250,571,504.64/325,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,342.40

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