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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,214.62, 426,544.70 and 198,266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,214.62, 426,544.70 and 198,266.45 is: 297,555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,214.62 : 426,544.70 = 198,266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,214.62/426,544.70 = 198,266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,214.62x = 426,544.70 × 198,266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,214.62x = 84,569,500,311.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,569,500,311.26/284,214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,555.06

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