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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,308.76, 425,537.26 and 209,399.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,308.76, 425,537.26 and 209,399.40 is: 313,417.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,308.76 : 425,537.26 = 209,399.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,308.76/425,537.26 = 209,399.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,308.76x = 425,537.26 × 209,399.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,308.76x = 89,107,246,921.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,107,246,921.64/284,308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,417.17

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