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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,709.80, 565,986.30 and 283,397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,709.80, 565,986.30 and 283,397.80 is: 425,790.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,709.80 : 565,986.30 = 283,397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,709.80/565,986.30 = 283,397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,709.80x = 565,986.30 × 283,397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,709.80x = 160,399,272,250.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,399,272,250.14/376,709.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,790.02

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