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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,649.80, 423,974.70 and 265,153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,649.80, 423,974.70 and 265,153.80 is: 397,730.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,649.80 : 423,974.70 = 265,153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,649.80/423,974.70 = 265,153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,649.80x = 423,974.70 × 265,153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,649.80x = 112,418,502,808.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,418,502,808.86/282,649.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,730.70

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