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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,012.18, 555,771.95 and 281,208.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,012.18, 555,771.95 and 281,208.49 is: 421,247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,012.18 : 555,771.95 = 281,208.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,012.18/555,771.95 = 281,208.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,012.18x = 555,771.95 × 281,208.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,012.18x = 156,287,789,102.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,287,789,102.92/371,012.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,247.06

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