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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,442.84, 436,486.73 and 281,340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,442.84, 436,486.73 and 281,340.72 is: 421,357.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,442.84 : 436,486.73 = 281,340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,442.84/436,486.73 = 281,340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,442.84x = 436,486.73 × 281,340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,442.84x = 122,801,489,481.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,801,489,481.94/291,442.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,357.03

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