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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,293.97, 571,988.35 and 283,690.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,293.97, 571,988.35 and 283,690.17 is: 391,672.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,293.97 : 571,988.35 = 283,690.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,293.97/571,988.35 = 283,690.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,293.97x = 571,988.35 × 283,690.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,293.97x = 162,267,474,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,267,474,217.71/414,293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,672.31

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