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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,090.33, 508,216.28 and 281,897.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,090.33, 508,216.28 and 281,897.01 is: 389,210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,090.33 : 508,216.28 = 281,897.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,090.33/508,216.28 = 281,897.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,090.33x = 508,216.28 × 281,897.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,090.33x = 143,264,648,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,264,648,355.84/368,090.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,210.58

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