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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,901.60, 425,852.40 and 270,077.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,901.60, 425,852.40 and 270,077.60 is: 405,116.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,901.60 : 425,852.40 = 270,077.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,901.60/425,852.40 = 270,077.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,901.60x = 425,852.40 × 270,077.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,901.60x = 115,013,194,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,013,194,146.24/283,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,116.40

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