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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,450.20, 561,675.30 and 281,138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,450.20, 561,675.30 and 281,138.20 is: 421,707.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,450.20 : 561,675.30 = 281,138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,450.20/561,675.30 = 281,138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,450.20x = 561,675.30 × 281,138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,450.20x = 157,908,382,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,908,382,826.46/374,450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,707.30

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