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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,002.80, 533,356.20 and 281,612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,002.80, 533,356.20 and 281,612.40 is: 421,906.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,002.80 : 533,356.20 = 281,612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,002.80/533,356.20 = 281,612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,002.80x = 533,356.20 × 281,612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,002.80x = 150,199,719,536.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,199,719,536.88/356,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,906.01

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