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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,460.69, 425,191.58 and 266,139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,460.69, 425,191.58 and 266,139.65 is: 399,209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,460.69 : 425,191.58 = 266,139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,460.69/425,191.58 = 266,139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,460.69x = 425,191.58 × 266,139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,460.69x = 113,160,338,284.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,160,338,284.15/283,460.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,209.99

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