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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,677.69, 436,836.72 and 281,575.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,677.69, 436,836.72 and 281,575.58 is: 421,707.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,677.69 : 436,836.72 = 281,575.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,677.69/436,836.72 = 281,575.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,677.69x = 436,836.72 × 281,575.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,677.69x = 123,002,550,615.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,002,550,615.11/291,677.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,707.09

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