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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,097.60, 421,646.40 and 281,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,097.60, 421,646.40 and 281,097.60 is: 421,646.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,097.60 : 421,646.40 = 281,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,097.60/421,646.40 = 281,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,097.60x = 421,646.40 × 281,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,097.60x = 118,523,791,088.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,523,791,088.64/281,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,646.40

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