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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,258.97, 567,680.25 and 282,623.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,258.97, 567,680.25 and 282,623.32 is: 390,118.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,258.97 : 567,680.25 = 282,623.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,258.97/567,680.25 = 282,623.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,258.97x = 567,680.25 × 282,623.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,258.97x = 160,439,676,953.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,439,676,953.43/411,258.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,118.36

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