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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,737.69, 424,351.71 and 252,368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,737.69, 424,351.71 and 252,368.01 is: 377,435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,737.69 : 424,351.71 = 252,368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,737.69/424,351.71 = 252,368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,737.69x = 424,351.71 × 252,368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,737.69x = 107,092,796,592.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,092,796,592.80/283,737.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,435.92

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