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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,460.70, 425,191.58 and 266,139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,460.70, 425,191.58 and 266,139.66 is: 399,209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,460.70 : 425,191.58 = 266,139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,460.70/425,191.58 = 266,139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,460.70x = 425,191.58 × 266,139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,460.70x = 113,160,342,536.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,160,342,536.06/283,460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,209.99

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