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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,991.20, 426,861.60 and 268,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,991.20, 426,861.60 and 268,244.80 is: 403,193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,991.20 : 426,861.60 = 268,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,991.20/426,861.60 = 268,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,991.20x = 426,861.60 × 268,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,991.20x = 114,503,404,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,503,404,519.68/283,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,193.50

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