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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,473.69, 425,211.12 and 266,152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,473.69, 425,211.12 and 266,152.65 is: 399,229.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,473.69 : 425,211.12 = 266,152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,473.69/425,211.12 = 266,152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,473.69x = 425,211.12 × 266,152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,473.69x = 113,171,066,397.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,171,066,397.47/283,473.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,229.52

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