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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,191.20, 426,517.20 and 274,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,191.20, 426,517.20 and 274,975.20 is: 412,685.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,191.20 : 426,517.20 = 274,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,191.20/426,517.20 = 274,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,191.20x = 426,517.20 × 274,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,191.20x = 117,281,652,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,281,652,373.44/284,191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,685.73

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