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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,371.20, 428,056.80 and 266,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,371.20, 428,056.80 and 266,708.80 is: 400,063.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,371.20 : 428,056.80 = 266,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,371.20/428,056.80 = 266,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,371.20x = 428,056.80 × 266,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,371.20x = 114,166,515,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,166,515,459.84/285,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,063.20

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