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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,807.20, 425,710.80 and 266,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,807.20, 425,710.80 and 266,311.20 is: 399,466.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,807.20 : 425,710.80 = 266,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,807.20/425,710.80 = 266,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,807.20x = 425,710.80 × 266,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,807.20x = 113,371,554,000.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,371,554,000.96/283,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,466.80

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