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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,430.02, 390,006.59 and 210,685.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,430.02, 390,006.59 and 210,685.49 is: 290,934.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,430.02 : 390,006.59 = 210,685.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,430.02/390,006.59 = 210,685.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,430.02x = 390,006.59 × 210,685.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,430.02x = 82,168,726,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,168,726,513.92/282,430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,934.82

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