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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,112.87, 392,223.17 and 207,546.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,112.87, 392,223.17 and 207,546.00 is: 286,521.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,112.87 : 392,223.17 = 207,546.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,112.87/392,223.17 = 207,546.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,112.87x = 392,223.17 × 207,546.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,112.87x = 81,404,347,041.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,404,347,041.97/284,112.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,521.16

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