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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,753.61, 581,000.48 and 283,793.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,753.61, 581,000.48 and 283,793.61 is: 424,135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,753.61 : 581,000.48 = 283,793.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,753.61/581,000.48 = 283,793.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,753.61x = 581,000.48 × 283,793.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,753.61x = 164,884,223,630.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,884,223,630.93/388,753.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,135.54

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