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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,970.47, 423,957.46 and 266,113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,970.47, 423,957.46 and 266,113.82 is: 398,702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,970.47 : 423,957.46 = 266,113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,970.47/423,957.46 = 266,113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,970.47x = 423,957.46 × 266,113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,970.47x = 112,820,938,969.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,820,938,969.00/282,970.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,702.17

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