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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,111.62, 392,221.43 and 207,544.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,111.62, 392,221.43 and 207,544.75 is: 286,519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,111.62 : 392,221.43 = 207,544.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,111.62/392,221.43 = 207,544.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,111.62x = 392,221.43 × 207,544.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,111.62x = 81,403,498,633.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,403,498,633.99/284,111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,519.43

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