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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,072.65, 426,109.47 and 227,506.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,072.65, 426,109.47 and 227,506.33 is: 341,259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,072.65 : 426,109.47 = 227,506.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,072.65/426,109.47 = 227,506.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,072.65x = 426,109.47 × 227,506.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,072.65x = 96,942,598,696.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,942,598,696.18/284,072.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,259.88

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