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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,316.43, 426,466.44 and 73,954.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,316.43, 426,466.44 and 73,954.36 is: 110,929.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,316.43 : 426,466.44 = 73,954.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,316.43/426,466.44 = 73,954.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,316.43x = 426,466.44 × 73,954.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,316.43x = 31,539,052,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,539,052,631.68/284,316.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,929.41

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