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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,622.66, 426,954.24 and 84,926.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,622.66, 426,954.24 and 84,926.88 is: 127,396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,622.66 : 426,954.24 = 84,926.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,622.66/426,954.24 = 84,926.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,622.66x = 426,954.24 × 84,926.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,622.66x = 36,259,891,505.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,259,891,505.97/284,622.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,396.36

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