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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,775.36, 392,985.12 and 203,253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,775.36, 392,985.12 and 203,253.72 is: 280,486.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,775.36 : 392,985.12 = 203,253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,775.36/392,985.12 = 203,253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,775.36x = 392,985.12 × 203,253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,775.36x = 79,875,687,544.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,875,687,544.65/284,775.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,486.65

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