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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,753.11, 580,999.73 and 283,793.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,753.11, 580,999.73 and 283,793.11 is: 424,134.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,753.11 : 580,999.73 = 283,793.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,753.11/580,999.73 = 283,793.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,753.11x = 580,999.73 × 283,793.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,753.11x = 164,883,720,285.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,883,720,285.86/388,753.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,134.79

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