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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,212.20, 426,548.70 and 274,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,212.20, 426,548.70 and 274,996.20 is: 412,717.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,212.20 : 426,548.70 = 274,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,212.20/426,548.70 = 274,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,212.20x = 426,548.70 × 274,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,212.20x = 117,299,271,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,299,271,614.94/284,212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,717.23

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