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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,565.20, 425,926.20 and 201,621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,565.20, 425,926.20 and 201,621.20 is: 301,778.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,565.20 : 425,926.20 = 201,621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,565.20/425,926.20 = 201,621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,565.20x = 425,926.20 × 201,621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,565.20x = 85,875,751,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,875,751,555.44/284,565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,778.82

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