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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,443.20, 561,664.80 and 281,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,443.20, 561,664.80 and 281,131.20 is: 421,696.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,443.20 : 561,664.80 = 281,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,443.20/561,664.80 = 281,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,443.20x = 561,664.80 × 281,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,443.20x = 157,901,499,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,901,499,221.76/374,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,696.80

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