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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,644.80, 423,967.20 and 265,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,644.80, 423,967.20 and 265,148.80 is: 397,723.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,644.80 : 423,967.20 = 265,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,644.80/423,967.20 = 265,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,644.80x = 423,967.20 × 265,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,644.80x = 112,414,394,319.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,414,394,319.36/282,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,723.20

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