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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,430.62, 426,670.43 and 74,068.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,430.62, 426,670.43 and 74,068.94 is: 111,109.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,430.62 : 426,670.43 = 74,068.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,430.62/426,670.43 = 74,068.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,430.62x = 426,670.43 × 74,068.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,430.62x = 31,603,026,479.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,603,026,479.44/284,430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,109.79

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