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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,650.60, 425,475.90 and 256,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,650.60, 425,475.90 and 256,002.60 is: 384,003.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,650.60 : 425,475.90 = 256,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,650.60/425,475.90 = 256,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,650.60x = 425,475.90 × 256,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,650.60x = 108,922,936,637.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,922,936,637.34/283,650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,003.90

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