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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,628.62, 423,945.36 and 82,952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,628.62, 423,945.36 and 82,952.28 is: 124,429.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,628.62 : 423,945.36 = 82,952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,628.62/423,945.36 = 82,952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,628.62x = 423,945.36 × 82,952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,628.62x = 35,167,234,207.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,167,234,207.42/282,628.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,429.13

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