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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,143.34, 572,057.64 and 280,069.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,143.34, 572,057.64 and 280,069.92 is: 420,356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,143.34 : 572,057.64 = 280,069.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,143.34/572,057.64 = 280,069.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,143.34x = 572,057.64 × 280,069.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,143.34x = 160,216,137,470.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,216,137,470.19/381,143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,356.65

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