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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,448.76, 426,332.94 and 126,498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,448.76, 426,332.94 and 126,498.76 is: 189,596.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,448.76 : 426,332.94 = 126,498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,448.76/426,332.94 = 126,498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,448.76x = 426,332.94 × 126,498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,448.76x = 53,930,588,257.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,930,588,257.15/284,448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,596.85

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