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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,706.74, 427,051.80 and 74,344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,706.74, 427,051.80 and 74,344.70 is: 111,514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,706.74 : 427,051.80 = 74,344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,706.74/427,051.80 = 74,344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,706.74x = 427,051.80 × 74,344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,706.74x = 31,749,037,955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,749,037,955.46/284,706.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,514.88

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