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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,001.80, 423,002.70 and 268,879.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,001.80, 423,002.70 and 268,879.80 is: 403,319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,001.80 : 423,002.70 = 268,879.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,001.80/423,002.70 = 268,879.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,001.80x = 423,002.70 × 268,879.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,001.80x = 113,736,881,375.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,736,881,375.46/282,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,319.70

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