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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,116.12, 392,227.66 and 207,549.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,116.12, 392,227.66 and 207,549.24 is: 286,525.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,116.12 : 392,227.66 = 207,549.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,116.12/392,227.66 = 207,549.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,116.12x = 392,227.66 × 207,549.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,116.12x = 81,406,552,739.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,406,552,739.98/284,116.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,525.64

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