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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,438.72, 578,627.55 and 283,520.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,438.72, 578,627.55 and 283,520.12 is: 391,124.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,438.72 : 578,627.55 = 283,520.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,438.72/578,627.55 = 283,520.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,438.72x = 578,627.55 × 283,520.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,438.72x = 164,052,549,518.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,052,549,518.17/419,438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,124.00

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