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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,908.60, 442,362.90 and 282,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,908.60, 442,362.90 and 282,006.20 is: 423,009.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,908.60 : 442,362.90 = 282,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,908.60/442,362.90 = 282,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,908.60x = 442,362.90 × 282,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,908.60x = 124,749,080,449.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,749,080,449.98/294,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,009.30

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