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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,246.40, 526,869.60 and 281,262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,246.40, 526,869.60 and 281,262.40 is: 421,893.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,246.40 : 526,869.60 = 281,262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,246.40/526,869.60 = 281,262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,246.40x = 526,869.60 × 281,262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,246.40x = 148,188,608,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,188,608,183.04/351,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,893.60

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