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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,495.98, 464,212.88 and 84,879.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,495.98, 464,212.88 and 84,879.01 is: 127,309.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,495.98 : 464,212.88 = 84,879.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,495.98/464,212.88 = 84,879.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,495.98x = 464,212.88 × 84,879.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,495.98x = 39,401,929,683.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,401,929,683.65/309,495.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,309.99

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