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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,839.65, 427,283.87 and 74,477.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,839.65, 427,283.87 and 74,477.25 is: 111,722.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,839.65 : 427,283.87 = 74,477.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,839.65/427,283.87 = 74,477.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,839.65x = 427,283.87 × 74,477.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,839.65x = 31,822,927,234.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,822,927,234.57/284,839.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,722.25

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