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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,062.52, 425,687.64 and 208,590.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,062.52, 425,687.64 and 208,590.56 is: 312,587.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,062.52 : 425,687.64 = 208,590.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,062.52/425,687.64 = 208,590.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,062.52x = 425,687.64 × 208,590.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,062.52x = 88,794,423,212.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,794,423,212.68/284,062.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,587.61

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