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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,645.67, 427,038.56 and 200,569.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,645.67, 427,038.56 and 200,569.97 is: 300,904.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,645.67 : 427,038.56 = 200,569.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,645.67/427,038.56 = 200,569.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,645.67x = 427,038.56 × 200,569.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,645.67x = 85,651,111,168.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,651,111,168.04/284,645.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,904.32

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