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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,996.80, 533,347.20 and 281,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,996.80, 533,347.20 and 281,606.40 is: 421,897.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,996.80 : 533,347.20 = 281,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,996.80/533,347.20 = 281,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,996.80x = 533,347.20 × 281,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,996.80x = 150,193,984,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,193,984,942.08/355,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,897.01

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