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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,452.19, 426,678.14 and 84,767.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,452.19, 426,678.14 and 84,767.48 is: 127,151.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,452.19 : 426,678.14 = 84,767.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,452.19/426,678.14 = 84,767.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,452.19x = 426,678.14 × 84,767.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,452.19x = 36,168,428,777.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,168,428,777.42/284,452.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,151.17

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