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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,525.70, 425,288.55 and 266,029.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,525.70, 425,288.55 and 266,029.70 is: 399,044.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,525.70 : 425,288.55 = 266,029.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,525.70/425,288.55 = 266,029.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,525.70x = 425,288.55 × 266,029.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,525.70x = 113,139,385,369.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,139,385,369.94/283,525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,044.55

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