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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,571.18, 617,562.66 and 283,735.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,571.18, 617,562.66 and 283,735.82 is: 424,713.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,571.18 : 617,562.66 = 283,735.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,571.18/617,562.66 = 283,735.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,571.18x = 617,562.66 × 283,735.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,571.18x = 175,224,647,736.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,224,647,736.48/412,571.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,713.74

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