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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,688.78, 424,031.01 and 72,326.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,688.78, 424,031.01 and 72,326.38 is: 108,489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,688.78 : 424,031.01 = 72,326.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,688.78/424,031.01 = 72,326.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,688.78x = 424,031.01 × 72,326.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,688.78x = 30,668,627,961.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,668,627,961.04/282,688.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,489.02

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