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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,661.74, 426,647.33 and 209,081.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,661.74, 426,647.33 and 209,081.06 is: 313,367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,661.74 : 426,647.33 = 209,081.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,661.74/426,647.33 = 209,081.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,661.74x = 426,647.33 × 209,081.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,661.74x = 89,203,876,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,203,876,002.57/284,661.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,367.99

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