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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,817.13, 427,319.22 and 116,479.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,817.13, 427,319.22 and 116,479.03 is: 174,756.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,817.13 : 427,319.22 = 116,479.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,817.13/427,319.22 = 116,479.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,817.13x = 427,319.22 × 116,479.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,817.13x = 49,773,728,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,773,728,682.75/284,817.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,756.79

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