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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,934.20, 425,901.30 and 266,438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,934.20, 425,901.30 and 266,438.20 is: 399,657.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,934.20 : 425,901.30 = 266,438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,934.20/425,901.30 = 266,438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,934.20x = 425,901.30 × 266,438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,934.20x = 113,476,375,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,476,375,749.66/283,934.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,657.30

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