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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,034.60, 487,551.90 and 283,562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,034.60, 487,551.90 and 283,562.60 is: 425,343.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,034.60 : 487,551.90 = 283,562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,034.60/487,551.90 = 283,562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,034.60x = 487,551.90 × 283,562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,034.60x = 138,251,484,398.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,251,484,398.94/325,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,343.90

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