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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,578.28, 390,303 and 211,274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,578.28, 390,303 and 211,274.52 is: 291,816.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,578.28 : 390,303 = 211,274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,578.28/390,303 = 211,274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,578.28x = 390,303 × 211,274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,578.28x = 82,461,078,979.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,461,078,979.56/282,578.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,816.76

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