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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,806.40, 426,748.80 and 179,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,806.40, 426,748.80 and 179,436.80 is: 268,864.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,806.40 : 426,748.80 = 179,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,806.40/426,748.80 = 179,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,806.40x = 426,748.80 × 179,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,806.40x = 76,574,439,075.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,574,439,075.84/284,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,864.88

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