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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,004.30, 426,006.45 and 237,348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,004.30, 426,006.45 and 237,348.30 is: 356,022.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,004.30 : 426,006.45 = 237,348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,004.30/426,006.45 = 237,348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,004.30x = 426,006.45 × 237,348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,004.30x = 101,111,906,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,111,906,696.54/284,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,022.45

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