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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,029.76, 628,168.40 and 283,003.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,029.76, 628,168.40 and 283,003.17 is: 390,685.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,029.76 : 628,168.40 = 283,003.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,029.76/628,168.40 = 283,003.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,029.76x = 628,168.40 × 283,003.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,029.76x = 177,773,647,078.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,773,647,078.81/455,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,685.76

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