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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,819.69, 578,893.30 and 283,617.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,819.69, 578,893.30 and 283,617.11 is: 391,082.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,819.69 : 578,893.30 = 283,617.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,819.69/578,893.30 = 283,617.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,819.69x = 578,893.30 × 283,617.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,819.69x = 164,184,045,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,184,045,482.55/419,819.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,082.29

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