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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,688.85, 587,690.89 and 282,644.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,688.85, 587,690.89 and 282,644.47 is: 390,208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,688.85 : 587,690.89 = 282,644.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,688.85/587,690.89 = 282,644.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,688.85x = 587,690.89 × 282,644.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,688.85x = 166,107,581,745.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,107,581,745.76/425,688.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,208.91

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