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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,073.67, 636,325.76 and 282,017.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,073.67, 636,325.76 and 282,017.76 is: 423,169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,073.67 : 636,325.76 = 282,017.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,073.67/636,325.76 = 282,017.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,073.67x = 636,325.76 × 282,017.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,073.67x = 179,455,165,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,455,165,465.50/424,073.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,169.79

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