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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,858.03, 532,287.07 and 283,446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,858.03, 532,287.07 and 283,446.32 is: 425,169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,858.03 : 532,287.07 = 283,446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,858.03/532,287.07 = 283,446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,858.03x = 532,287.07 × 283,446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,858.03x = 150,874,812,460.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,874,812,460.48/354,858.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,169.50

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