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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,316.60, 425,913.30 and 184,546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,316.60, 425,913.30 and 184,546.20 is: 276,454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,316.60 : 425,913.30 = 184,546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,316.60/425,913.30 = 184,546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,316.60x = 425,913.30 × 184,546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,316.60x = 78,600,681,044.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,600,681,044.46/284,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,454.77

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