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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,432.52, 390,010.04 and 210,687.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,432.52, 390,010.04 and 210,687.99 is: 290,938.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,432.52 : 390,010.04 = 210,687.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,432.52/390,010.04 = 210,687.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,432.52x = 390,010.04 × 210,687.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,432.52x = 82,170,431,407.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,170,431,407.42/282,432.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,938.28

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