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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,513.68, 390,710.52 and 202,801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,513.68, 390,710.52 and 202,801.08 is: 279,480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,513.68 : 390,710.52 = 202,801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,513.68/390,710.52 = 202,801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,513.68x = 390,710.52 × 202,801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,513.68x = 79,236,515,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,236,515,423.36/283,513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,480.40

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