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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,283.19, 426,933.03 and 272,854.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,283.19, 426,933.03 and 272,854.25 is: 409,769.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,283.19 : 426,933.03 = 272,854.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,283.19/426,933.03 = 272,854.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,283.19x = 426,933.03 × 272,854.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,283.19x = 116,490,492,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,490,492,190.42/284,283.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,769.19

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