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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,544.30, 578,772.72 and 283,625.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,544.30, 578,772.72 and 283,625.94 is: 391,269.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,544.30 : 578,772.72 = 283,625.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,544.30/578,772.72 = 283,625.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,544.30x = 578,772.72 × 283,625.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,544.30x = 164,154,956,756.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,154,956,756.36/419,544.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,269.66

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