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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,104.53, 435,579.63 and 281,697.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,104.53, 435,579.63 and 281,697.14 is: 420,060.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,104.53 : 435,579.63 = 281,697.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,104.53/435,579.63 = 281,697.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,104.53x = 435,579.63 × 281,697.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,104.53x = 122,701,536,045.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,701,536,045.84/292,104.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,060.37

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