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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,012.70, 957,456.45 and 283,281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,012.70, 957,456.45 and 283,281.30 is: 425,116.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,012.70 : 957,456.45 = 283,281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,012.70/957,456.45 = 283,281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,012.70x = 957,456.45 × 283,281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,012.70x = 271,229,507,849.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,229,507,849.39/638,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,116.16

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