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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,774.88, 425,662.32 and 269,584.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,774.88, 425,662.32 and 269,584.89 is: 404,377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,774.88 : 425,662.32 = 269,584.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,774.88/425,662.32 = 269,584.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,774.88x = 425,662.32 × 269,584.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,774.88x = 114,752,129,714.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,752,129,714.35/283,774.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,377.34

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