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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,920.01, 613,933.14 and 282,245.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,920.01, 613,933.14 and 282,245.31 is: 423,749.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,920.01 : 613,933.14 = 282,245.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,920.01/613,933.14 = 282,245.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,920.01x = 613,933.14 × 282,245.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,920.01x = 173,279,749,418.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,279,749,418.57/408,920.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,749.74

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