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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,572.20, 426,858.30 and 266,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,572.20, 426,858.30 and 266,140.20 is: 399,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,572.20 : 426,858.30 = 266,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,572.20/426,858.30 = 266,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,572.20x = 426,858.30 × 266,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,572.20x = 113,604,153,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,604,153,333.66/284,572.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,210.30

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