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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,227.85, 427,226.71 and 268,459.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,227.85, 427,226.71 and 268,459.43 is: 402,110.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,227.85 : 427,226.71 = 268,459.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,227.85/427,226.71 = 268,459.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,227.85x = 427,226.71 × 268,459.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,227.85x = 114,693,037,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,693,037,308.16/285,227.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,110.24

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