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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,003.80, 426,005.70 and 282,160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,003.80, 426,005.70 and 282,160.60 is: 423,240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,003.80 : 426,005.70 = 282,160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,003.80/426,005.70 = 282,160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,003.80x = 426,005.70 × 282,160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,003.80x = 120,202,023,915.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,202,023,915.42/284,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,240.90

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