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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,773.38, 425,660.07 and 269,583.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,773.38, 425,660.07 and 269,583.39 is: 404,375.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,773.38 : 425,660.07 = 269,583.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,773.38/425,660.07 = 269,583.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,773.38x = 425,660.07 × 269,583.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,773.38x = 114,750,886,254.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,750,886,254.46/283,773.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,375.09

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