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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,733.60, 622,100.40 and 282,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,733.60, 622,100.40 and 282,023.20 is: 423,034.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,733.60 : 622,100.40 = 282,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,733.60/622,100.40 = 282,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,733.60x = 622,100.40 × 282,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,733.60x = 175,446,745,529.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,446,745,529.28/414,733.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,034.80

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