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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,005.80, 423,008.70 and 268,883.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,005.80, 423,008.70 and 268,883.80 is: 403,325.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,005.80 : 423,008.70 = 268,883.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,005.80/423,008.70 = 268,883.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,005.80x = 423,008.70 × 268,883.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,005.80x = 113,740,186,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,740,186,689.06/282,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,325.70

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