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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,660.33, 391,327.26 and 203,058.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,660.33, 391,327.26 and 203,058.46 is: 280,131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,660.33 : 391,327.26 = 203,058.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,660.33/391,327.26 = 203,058.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,660.33x = 391,327.26 × 203,058.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,660.33x = 79,462,310,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,462,310,771.62/283,660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,131.91

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