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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,974.47, 428,965.01 and 86,296.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,974.47, 428,965.01 and 86,296.59 is: 129,445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,974.47 : 428,965.01 = 86,296.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,974.47/428,965.01 = 86,296.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,974.47x = 428,965.01 × 86,296.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,974.47x = 37,018,217,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,018,217,969.86/285,974.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,445.88

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