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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,841.14, 452,411.76 and 284,345.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,841.14, 452,411.76 and 284,345.14 is: 426,188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,841.14 : 452,411.76 = 284,345.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,841.14/452,411.76 = 284,345.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,841.14x = 452,411.76 × 284,345.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,841.14x = 128,641,085,234.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,641,085,234.85/301,841.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,188.04

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