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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,082.10, 612,123.15 and 283,666.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,082.10, 612,123.15 and 283,666.10 is: 425,499.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,082.10 : 612,123.15 = 283,666.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,082.10/612,123.15 = 283,666.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,082.10x = 612,123.15 × 283,666.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,082.10x = 173,638,586,680.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,638,586,680.22/408,082.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,499.15

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