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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,717.80, 565,998.30 and 283,405.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,717.80, 565,998.30 and 283,405.80 is: 425,802.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,717.80 : 565,998.30 = 283,405.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,717.80/565,998.30 = 283,405.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,717.80x = 565,998.30 × 283,405.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,717.80x = 160,407,201,010.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,407,201,010.14/376,717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,802.02

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