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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,920.70, 436,959.45 and 282,704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,920.70, 436,959.45 and 282,704.70 is: 423,164.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,920.70 : 436,959.45 = 282,704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,920.70/436,959.45 = 282,704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,920.70x = 436,959.45 × 282,704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,920.70x = 123,530,490,224.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,530,490,224.42/291,920.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,164.55

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