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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,958.03, 427,279.05 and 116,596.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,958.03, 427,279.05 and 116,596.47 is: 174,830.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,958.03 : 427,279.05 = 116,596.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,958.03/427,279.05 = 116,596.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,958.03x = 427,279.05 × 116,596.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,958.03x = 49,819,228,934.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,819,228,934.95/284,958.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,830.06

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