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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,478.52, 426,717.78 and 195,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,478.52, 426,717.78 and 195,462.16 is: 293,193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,478.52 : 426,717.78 = 195,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,478.52/426,717.78 = 195,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,478.52x = 426,717.78 × 195,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,478.52x = 83,407,178,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,407,178,989.20/284,478.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,193.24

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