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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,989.63, 584,058.49 and 283,520.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,989.63, 584,058.49 and 283,520.45 is: 423,521.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,989.63 : 584,058.49 = 283,520.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,989.63/584,058.49 = 283,520.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,989.63x = 584,058.49 × 283,520.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,989.63x = 165,592,525,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,592,525,911.12/390,989.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,521.53

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