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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,290.56, 423,849.48 and 252,341.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,290.56, 423,849.48 and 252,341.83 is: 376,217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,290.56 : 423,849.48 = 252,341.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,290.56/423,849.48 = 252,341.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,290.56x = 423,849.48 × 252,341.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,290.56x = 106,954,955,140.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,954,955,140.41/284,290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,217.05

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