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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,990.63, 584,059.98 and 283,521.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,990.63, 584,059.98 and 283,521.45 is: 423,523.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,990.63 : 584,059.98 = 283,521.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,990.63/584,059.98 = 283,521.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,990.63x = 584,059.98 × 283,521.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,990.63x = 165,593,532,416.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,593,532,416.57/390,990.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,523.02

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