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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,488.15, 875,259.59 and 283,611.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,488.15, 875,259.59 and 283,611.27 is: 425,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,488.15 : 875,259.59 = 283,611.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,488.15/875,259.59 = 283,611.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,488.15x = 875,259.59 × 283,611.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,488.15x = 248,233,482,481.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,233,482,481.52/583,488.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,430.20

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