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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,904.10, 425,856.15 and 270,080.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,904.10, 425,856.15 and 270,080.10 is: 405,120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,904.10 : 425,856.15 = 270,080.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,904.10/425,856.15 = 270,080.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,904.10x = 425,856.15 × 270,080.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,904.10x = 115,015,271,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,015,271,577.62/283,904.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,120.15

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