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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,901.20, 436,930.20 and 282,685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,901.20, 436,930.20 and 282,685.20 is: 423,135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,901.20 : 436,930.20 = 282,685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,901.20/436,930.20 = 282,685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,901.20x = 436,930.20 × 282,685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,901.20x = 123,513,700,973.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,513,700,973.04/291,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,135.30

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