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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,102.85, 487,654.28 and 283,630.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,102.85, 487,654.28 and 283,630.85 is: 425,446.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,102.85 : 487,654.28 = 283,630.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,102.85/487,654.28 = 283,630.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,102.85x = 487,654.28 × 283,630.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,102.85x = 138,313,796,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,313,796,524.38/325,102.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,446.28

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