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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,982.21, 428,976.38 and 86,304.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,982.21, 428,976.38 and 86,304.39 is: 129,457.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,982.21 : 428,976.38 = 86,304.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,982.21/428,976.38 = 86,304.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,982.21x = 428,976.38 × 86,304.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,982.21x = 37,022,544,800.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,022,544,800.31/285,982.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,457.51

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