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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,832.24, 426,043.60 and 209,036.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,832.24, 426,043.60 and 209,036.84 is: 313,772.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,832.24 : 426,043.60 = 209,036.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,832.24/426,043.60 = 209,036.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,832.24x = 426,043.60 × 209,036.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,832.24x = 89,058,805,193.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,058,805,193.41/283,832.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,772.69

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