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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,845.06, 442,267.59 and 84,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,845.06, 442,267.59 and 84,483 is: 126,724.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,845.06 : 442,267.59 = 84,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,845.06/442,267.59 = 84,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,845.06x = 442,267.59 × 84,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,845.06x = 37,364,093,122.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,364,093,122.78/294,845.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,724.50

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