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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,823.09, 425,934.14 and 256,689.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,823.09, 425,934.14 and 256,689.03 is: 385,213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,823.09 : 425,934.14 = 256,689.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,823.09/425,934.14 = 256,689.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,823.09x = 425,934.14 × 256,689.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,823.09x = 109,332,619,957.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,332,619,957.04/283,823.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,213.98

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