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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,293.41, 426,438.38 and 71,060.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,293.41, 426,438.38 and 71,060.25 is: 106,589.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,293.41 : 426,438.38 = 71,060.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,293.41/426,438.38 = 71,060.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,293.41x = 426,438.38 × 71,060.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,293.41x = 30,302,817,892.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,302,817,892.40/284,293.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,589.94

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