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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,411.70, 435,617.55 and 282,635.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,411.70, 435,617.55 and 282,635.70 is: 423,953.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,411.70 : 435,617.55 = 282,635.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,411.70/435,617.55 = 282,635.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,411.70x = 435,617.55 × 282,635.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,411.70x = 123,121,071,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,121,071,176.54/290,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,953.55

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