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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,084.56, 426,141.52 and 269,719.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,084.56, 426,141.52 and 269,719.08 is: 404,592.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,084.56 : 426,141.52 = 269,719.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,084.56/426,141.52 = 269,719.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,084.56x = 426,141.52 × 269,719.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,084.56x = 114,938,498,724.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,938,498,724.20/284,084.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,592.56

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