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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,133.41, 586,928.09 and 282,087.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,133.41, 586,928.09 and 282,087.41 is: 389,442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,133.41 : 586,928.09 = 282,087.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,133.41/586,928.09 = 282,087.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,133.41x = 586,928.09 × 282,087.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,133.41x = 165,565,022,534.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,565,022,534.93/425,133.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,442.52

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