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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,361.46, 571,329.69 and 283,602.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,361.46, 571,329.69 and 283,602.17 is: 391,036.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,361.46 : 571,329.69 = 283,602.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,361.46/571,329.69 = 283,602.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,361.46x = 571,329.69 × 283,602.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,361.46x = 162,030,337,012.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,030,337,012.78/414,361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,036.22

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