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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,370.49, 577,307.64 and 283,984.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,370.49, 577,307.64 and 283,984.50 is: 425,425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,370.49 : 577,307.64 = 283,984.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,370.49/577,307.64 = 283,984.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,370.49x = 577,307.64 × 283,984.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,370.49x = 163,946,421,491.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,946,421,491.58/385,370.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,425.47

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