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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,209, 426,581.61 and 209,100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,209, 426,581.61 and 209,100.40 is: 313,847.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,209 : 426,581.61 = 209,100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,209/426,581.61 = 209,100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,209x = 426,581.61 × 209,100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,209x = 89,198,385,283.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,198,385,283.64/284,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,847.86

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