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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,999.70, 425,999.55 and 84,350.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,999.70, 425,999.55 and 84,350.90 is: 126,526.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,999.70 : 425,999.55 = 84,350.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,999.70/425,999.55 = 84,350.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,999.70x = 425,999.55 × 84,350.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,999.70x = 35,933,445,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,933,445,442.10/283,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,526.35

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