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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,251.60, 526,877.40 and 281,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,251.60, 526,877.40 and 281,267.60 is: 421,901.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,251.60 : 526,877.40 = 281,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,251.60/526,877.40 = 281,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,251.60x = 526,877.40 × 281,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,251.60x = 148,193,541,792.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,193,541,792.24/351,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,901.40

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