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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,999.24, 424,498.84 and 193,982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,999.24, 424,498.84 and 193,982.88 is: 290,974.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,999.24 : 424,498.84 = 193,982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,999.24/424,498.84 = 193,982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,999.24x = 424,498.84 × 193,982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,999.24x = 82,345,507,539.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,345,507,539.86/282,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,974.31

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