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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,973.47, 423,961.95 and 266,116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,973.47, 423,961.95 and 266,116.83 is: 398,706.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,973.47 : 423,961.95 = 266,116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,973.47/423,961.95 = 266,116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,973.47x = 423,961.95 × 266,116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,973.47x = 112,823,410,174.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,823,410,174.62/282,973.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,706.67

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