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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,002.88, 423,678.56 and 276,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,002.88, 423,678.56 and 276,280.96 is: 412,158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,002.88 : 423,678.56 = 276,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,002.88/423,678.56 = 276,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,002.88x = 423,678.56 × 276,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,002.88x = 117,054,319,288.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,054,319,288.22/284,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,158.92

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