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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,941.70, 425,912.55 and 266,445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,941.70, 425,912.55 and 266,445.70 is: 399,668.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,941.70 : 425,912.55 = 266,445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,941.70/425,912.55 = 266,445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,941.70x = 425,912.55 × 266,445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,941.70x = 113,482,567,523.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,482,567,523.54/283,941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,668.55

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