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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,107.44, 634,827.12 and 186,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,107.44, 634,827.12 and 186,284 is: 279,499.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,107.44 : 634,827.12 = 186,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,107.44/634,827.12 = 186,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,107.44x = 634,827.12 × 186,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,107.44x = 118,258,135,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,258,135,222.08/423,107.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,499.07

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