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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,920.02, 391,457.72 and 246,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,920.02, 391,457.72 and 246,697 is: 341,338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,920.02 : 391,457.72 = 246,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,920.02/391,457.72 = 246,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,920.02x = 391,457.72 × 246,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,920.02x = 96,571,445,150.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,571,445,150.84/282,920.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,338.32

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