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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,364.20, 428,046.30 and 266,701.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,364.20, 428,046.30 and 266,701.80 is: 400,052.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,364.20 : 428,046.30 = 266,701.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,364.20/428,046.30 = 266,701.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,364.20x = 428,046.30 × 266,701.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,364.20x = 114,160,718,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,160,718,693.34/285,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,052.70

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