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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,318.94, 427,977.38 and 85,638.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,318.94, 427,977.38 and 85,638.46 is: 128,457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,318.94 : 427,977.38 = 85,638.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,318.94/427,977.38 = 85,638.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,318.94x = 427,977.38 × 85,638.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,318.94x = 36,651,323,738.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,651,323,738.03/285,318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,457.38

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