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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,712.96, 566,470.08 and 283,601.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,712.96, 566,470.08 and 283,601.28 is: 391,153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,712.96 : 566,470.08 = 283,601.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,712.96/566,470.08 = 283,601.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,712.96x = 566,470.08 × 283,601.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,712.96x = 160,651,639,769.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,651,639,769.70/410,712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,153.08

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