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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,910.60, 583,596.30 and 283,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,910.60, 583,596.30 and 283,464.20 is: 425,364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,910.60 : 583,596.30 = 283,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,910.60/583,596.30 = 283,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,910.60x = 583,596.30 × 283,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,910.60x = 165,428,658,302.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,428,658,302.46/388,910.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,364.23

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