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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,689.70, 424,092.12 and 254,458.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,689.70, 424,092.12 and 254,458.36 is: 381,739.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,689.70 : 424,092.12 = 254,458.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,689.70/424,092.12 = 254,458.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,689.70x = 424,092.12 × 254,458.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,689.70x = 107,913,785,344.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,913,785,344.12/282,689.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,739.36

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