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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,660.23, 426,645.09 and 209,079.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,660.23, 426,645.09 and 209,079.56 is: 313,365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,660.23 : 426,645.09 = 209,079.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,660.23/426,645.09 = 209,079.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,660.23x = 426,645.09 × 209,079.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,660.23x = 89,202,767,693.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,202,767,693.36/284,660.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,365.75

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