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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,883.71, 424,604.42 and 207,793.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,883.71, 424,604.42 and 207,793.07 is: 311,894.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,883.71 : 424,604.42 = 207,793.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,883.71/424,604.42 = 207,793.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,883.71x = 424,604.42 × 207,793.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,883.71x = 88,229,852,805.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,229,852,805.38/282,883.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,894.43

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