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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,364.17, 584,441.34 and 283,900.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,364.17, 584,441.34 and 283,900.17 is: 391,915.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,364.17 : 584,441.34 = 283,900.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,364.17/584,441.34 = 283,900.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,364.17x = 584,441.34 × 283,900.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,364.17x = 165,922,995,781.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,922,995,781.03/423,364.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,915.54

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