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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,838.37, 425,035.16 and 264,344.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,838.37, 425,035.16 and 264,344.45 is: 397,243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,838.37 : 425,035.16 = 264,344.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,838.37/425,035.16 = 264,344.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,838.37x = 425,035.16 × 264,344.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,838.37x = 112,355,684,279.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,355,684,279.14/282,838.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,243.43

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