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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,312.44, 602,069.10 and 283,214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,312.44, 602,069.10 and 283,214.44 is: 424,892.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,312.44 : 602,069.10 = 283,214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,312.44/602,069.10 = 283,214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,312.44x = 602,069.10 × 283,214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,312.44x = 170,514,662,997.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,514,662,997.80/401,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,892.54

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