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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,114.24, 607,801.13 and 283,661.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,114.24, 607,801.13 and 283,661.25 is: 425,582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,114.24 : 607,801.13 = 283,661.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,114.24/607,801.13 = 283,661.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,114.24x = 607,801.13 × 283,661.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,114.24x = 172,409,626,479.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,409,626,479.64/405,114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,582.73

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