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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,410.20, 612,036.90 and 282,994.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,410.20, 612,036.90 and 282,994.20 is: 425,131.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,410.20 : 612,036.90 = 282,994.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,410.20/612,036.90 = 282,994.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,410.20x = 612,036.90 × 282,994.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,410.20x = 173,202,892,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,202,892,885.98/407,410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,131.46

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