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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,416.60, 392,479.14 and 176,983.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,416.60, 392,479.14 and 176,983.24 is: 244,227.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,416.60 : 392,479.14 = 176,983.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,416.60/392,479.14 = 176,983.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,416.60x = 392,479.14 × 176,983.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,416.60x = 69,462,229,829.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,462,229,829.61/284,416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,227.06

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