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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,482.69, 425,224.62 and 266,161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,482.69, 425,224.62 and 266,161.65 is: 399,243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,482.69 : 425,224.62 = 266,161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,482.69/425,224.62 = 266,161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,482.69x = 425,224.62 × 266,161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,482.69x = 113,178,486,479.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,178,486,479.82/283,482.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,243.02

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