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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,655.80, 423,983.70 and 268,877.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,655.80, 423,983.70 and 268,877.70 is: 403,316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,655.80 : 423,983.70 = 268,877.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,655.80/423,983.70 = 268,877.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,655.80x = 423,983.70 × 268,877.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,655.80x = 113,999,762,093.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,999,762,093.49/282,655.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,316.55

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