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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,566.82, 426,791.91 and 104,590.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,566.82, 426,791.91 and 104,590.22 is: 156,863.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,566.82 : 426,791.91 = 104,590.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,566.82/426,791.91 = 104,590.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,566.82x = 426,791.91 × 104,590.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,566.82x = 44,638,259,761.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,638,259,761.12/284,566.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,863.89

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