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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,644.61, 472,396.53 and 281,165.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,644.61, 472,396.53 and 281,165.61 is: 387,636.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,644.61 : 472,396.53 = 281,165.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,644.61/472,396.53 = 281,165.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,644.61x = 472,396.53 × 281,165.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,644.61x = 132,821,658,519.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,821,658,519.33/342,644.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,636.80

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