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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,908.60, 583,593.30 and 283,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,908.60, 583,593.30 and 283,462.20 is: 425,361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,908.60 : 583,593.30 = 283,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,908.60/583,593.30 = 283,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,908.60x = 583,593.30 × 283,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,908.60x = 165,426,640,723.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,426,640,723.26/388,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,361.23

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