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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,450.54, 602,277.06 and 283,352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,450.54, 602,277.06 and 283,352.54 is: 425,100.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,450.54 : 602,277.06 = 283,352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,450.54/602,277.06 = 283,352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,450.54x = 602,277.06 × 283,352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,450.54x = 170,656,734,734.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,656,734,734.73/401,450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,100.27

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