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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,061.52, 425,686.14 and 208,589.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,061.52, 425,686.14 and 208,589.56 is: 312,586.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,061.52 : 425,686.14 = 208,589.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,061.52/425,686.14 = 208,589.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,061.52x = 425,686.14 × 208,589.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,061.52x = 88,793,684,640.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,793,684,640.70/284,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,586.11

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