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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,454.06, 602,282.33 and 283,356.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,454.06, 602,282.33 and 283,356.06 is: 425,105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,454.06 : 602,282.33 = 283,356.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,454.06/602,282.33 = 283,356.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,454.06x = 602,282.33 × 283,356.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,454.06x = 170,660,348,036.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,660,348,036.42/401,454.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,105.55

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