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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,571.44, 426,846.98 and 71,341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,571.44, 426,846.98 and 71,341.12 is: 107,009.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,571.44 : 426,846.98 = 71,341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,571.44/426,846.98 = 71,341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,571.44x = 426,846.98 × 71,341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,571.44x = 30,451,742,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,451,742,333.73/284,571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,009.13

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