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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,112.24, 392,222.30 and 207,545.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,112.24, 392,222.30 and 207,545.37 is: 286,520.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,112.24 : 392,222.30 = 207,545.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,112.24/392,222.30 = 207,545.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,112.24x = 392,222.30 × 207,545.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,112.24x = 81,403,922,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,403,922,894.61/284,112.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,520.30

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