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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,474.84, 427,609.43 and 265,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,474.84, 427,609.43 and 265,363 is: 396,096.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,474.84 : 427,609.43 = 265,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,474.84/427,609.43 = 265,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,474.84x = 427,609.43 × 265,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,474.84x = 113,471,721,173.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,471,721,173.09/286,474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,096.64

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