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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,220, 593,659.12 and 283,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,220, 593,659.12 and 283,327.08 is: 424,510.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,220 : 593,659.12 = 283,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,220/593,659.12 = 283,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,220x = 593,659.12 × 283,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,220x = 168,199,704,984.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,199,704,984.97/396,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,510.89

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