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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,827.60, 425,741.40 and 270,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,827.60, 425,741.40 and 270,003.60 is: 405,005.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,827.60 : 425,741.40 = 270,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,827.60/425,741.40 = 270,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,827.60x = 425,741.40 × 270,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,827.60x = 114,951,710,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,951,710,669.04/283,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,005.40

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