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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,812.76, 572,177.52 and 281,183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,812.76, 572,177.52 and 281,183.76 is: 421,376.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,812.76 : 572,177.52 = 281,183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,812.76/572,177.52 = 281,183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,812.76x = 572,177.52 × 281,183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,812.76x = 160,887,026,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,887,026,461.08/381,812.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,376.77

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