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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,476.69, 425,215.62 and 266,155.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,476.69, 425,215.62 and 266,155.65 is: 399,234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,476.69 : 425,215.62 = 266,155.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,476.69/425,215.62 = 266,155.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,476.69x = 425,215.62 × 266,155.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,476.69x = 113,173,539,731.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,173,539,731.25/283,476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,234.02

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