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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,847.84, 578,932.65 and 283,645.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,847.84, 578,932.65 and 283,645.26 is: 391,121.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,847.84 : 578,932.65 = 283,645.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,847.84/578,932.65 = 283,645.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,847.84x = 578,932.65 × 283,645.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,847.84x = 164,211,502,031.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,211,502,031.74/419,847.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,121.46

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