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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,261.67, 426,615.35 and 198,313.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,261.67, 426,615.35 and 198,313.61 is: 297,625.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,261.67 : 426,615.35 = 198,313.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,261.67/426,615.35 = 198,313.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,261.67x = 426,615.35 × 198,313.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,261.67x = 84,603,627,015.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,603,627,015.27/284,261.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,625.87

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