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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,904.60, 425,856.90 and 270,080.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,904.60, 425,856.90 and 270,080.60 is: 405,120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,904.60 : 425,856.90 = 270,080.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,904.60/425,856.90 = 270,080.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,904.60x = 425,856.90 × 270,080.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,904.60x = 115,015,687,066.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,015,687,066.14/283,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,120.90

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