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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,322.46, 421,452.91 and 241,906.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,322.46, 421,452.91 and 241,906.24 is: 361,119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,322.46 : 421,452.91 = 241,906.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,322.46/421,452.91 = 241,906.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,322.46x = 421,452.91 × 241,906.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,322.46x = 101,952,088,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,952,088,795.16/282,322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,119.30

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