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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,428.63, 429,723.38 and 84,029.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,428.63, 429,723.38 and 84,029.51 is: 126,067.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,428.63 : 429,723.38 = 84,029.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,428.63/429,723.38 = 84,029.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,428.63x = 429,723.38 × 84,029.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,428.63x = 36,109,442,488.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,109,442,488.18/286,428.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,067.85

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