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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,009.80, 423,014.70 and 264,513.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,009.80, 423,014.70 and 264,513.80 is: 396,770.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,009.80 : 423,014.70 = 264,513.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,009.80/423,014.70 = 264,513.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,009.80x = 423,014.70 × 264,513.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,009.80x = 111,893,225,752.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,893,225,752.86/282,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,770.70

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