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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,479.69, 425,220.12 and 266,158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,479.69, 425,220.12 and 266,158.65 is: 399,238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,479.69 : 425,220.12 = 266,158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,479.69/425,220.12 = 266,158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,479.69x = 425,220.12 × 266,158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,479.69x = 113,176,013,092.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,176,013,092.04/283,479.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,238.52

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