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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,644.67, 427,037.06 and 200,568.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,644.67, 427,037.06 and 200,568.97 is: 300,902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,644.67 : 427,037.06 = 200,568.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,644.67/427,037.06 = 200,568.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,644.67x = 427,037.06 × 200,568.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,644.67x = 85,650,383,276.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,650,383,276.03/284,644.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,902.82

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