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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,518.41, 392,630.79 and 155,454.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,518.41, 392,630.79 and 155,454.11 is: 214,524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,518.41 : 392,630.79 = 155,454.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,518.41/392,630.79 = 155,454.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,518.41x = 392,630.79 × 155,454.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,518.41x = 61,036,070,018.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,036,070,018.05/284,518.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,524.15

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