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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,451.04, 602,277.82 and 283,353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,451.04, 602,277.82 and 283,353.04 is: 425,101.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,451.04 : 602,277.82 = 283,353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,451.04/602,277.82 = 283,353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,451.04x = 602,277.82 × 283,353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,451.04x = 170,657,251,221.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,657,251,221.57/401,451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,101.03

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