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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,362.17, 584,438.57 and 283,898.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,362.17, 584,438.57 and 283,898.17 is: 391,912.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,362.17 : 584,438.57 = 283,898.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,362.17/584,438.57 = 283,898.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,362.17x = 584,438.57 × 283,898.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,362.17x = 165,921,040,500.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,921,040,500.42/423,362.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,912.77

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