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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,847.40, 427,271.10 and 284,847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,847.40, 427,271.10 and 284,847.40 is: 427,271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,847.40 : 427,271.10 = 284,847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,847.40/427,271.10 = 284,847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,847.40x = 427,271.10 × 284,847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,847.40x = 121,707,061,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,707,061,930.14/284,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,271.10

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