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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,426.62, 426,664.43 and 74,064.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,426.62, 426,664.43 and 74,064.94 is: 111,103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,426.62 : 426,664.43 = 74,064.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,426.62/426,664.43 = 74,064.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,426.62x = 426,664.43 × 74,064.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,426.62x = 31,600,875,408.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,600,875,408.08/284,426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,103.79

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