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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,659.60, 549,989.40 and 283,715.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,659.60, 549,989.40 and 283,715.60 is: 425,573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,659.60 : 549,989.40 = 283,715.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,659.60/549,989.40 = 283,715.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,659.60x = 549,989.40 × 283,715.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,659.60x = 156,040,572,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,040,572,614.64/366,659.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,573.40

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