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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,477.20, 427,806.20 and 210,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,477.20, 427,806.20 and 210,008.40 is: 314,711.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,477.20 : 427,806.20 = 210,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,477.20/427,806.20 = 210,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,477.20x = 427,806.20 × 210,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,477.20x = 89,842,895,572.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,842,895,572.08/285,477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,711.28

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