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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,297.96, 571,993.88 and 283,694.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,297.96, 571,993.88 and 283,694.18 is: 391,677.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,297.96 : 571,993.88 = 283,694.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,297.96/571,993.88 = 283,694.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,297.96x = 571,993.88 × 283,694.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,297.96x = 162,271,334,751.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,271,334,751.62/414,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,677.85

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