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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,754.61, 581,001.97 and 283,794.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,754.61, 581,001.97 and 283,794.61 is: 424,137.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,754.61 : 581,001.97 = 283,794.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,754.61/581,001.97 = 283,794.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,754.61x = 581,001.97 × 283,794.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,754.61x = 164,885,227,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,885,227,485.38/388,754.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,137.03

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