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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,853.36, 426,075.33 and 209,057.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,853.36, 426,075.33 and 209,057.96 is: 313,804.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,853.36 : 426,075.33 = 209,057.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,853.36/426,075.33 = 209,057.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,853.36x = 426,075.33 × 209,057.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,853.36x = 89,074,439,296.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,074,439,296.13/283,853.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,804.42

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