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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,912.60, 424,368.90 and 244,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,912.60, 424,368.90 and 244,421.40 is: 366,632.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,912.60 : 424,368.90 = 244,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,912.60/424,368.90 = 244,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,912.60x = 424,368.90 × 244,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,912.60x = 103,724,840,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,724,840,654.46/282,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,632.10

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