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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,353.28, 423,498.92 and 82,675.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,353.28, 423,498.92 and 82,675.62 is: 124,004.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,353.28 : 423,498.92 = 82,675.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,353.28/423,498.92 = 82,675.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,353.28x = 423,498.92 × 82,675.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,353.28x = 35,013,035,366.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,013,035,366.95/282,353.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,004.35

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