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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,364.96, 426,244.32 and 214,026.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,364.96, 426,244.32 and 214,026.72 is: 320,811.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,364.96 : 426,244.32 = 214,026.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,364.96/426,244.32 = 214,026.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,364.96x = 426,244.32 × 214,026.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,364.96x = 91,227,673,728.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,227,673,728.23/284,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,811.94

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