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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,112.62, 392,222.81 and 207,545.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,112.62, 392,222.81 and 207,545.75 is: 286,520.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,112.62 : 392,222.81 = 207,545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,112.62/392,222.81 = 207,545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,112.62x = 392,222.81 × 207,545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,112.62x = 81,404,177,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,404,177,268.56/284,112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,520.81

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