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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,813.76, 572,179.02 and 281,184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,813.76, 572,179.02 and 281,184.76 is: 421,378.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,813.76 : 572,179.02 = 281,184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,813.76/572,179.02 = 281,184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,813.76x = 572,179.02 × 281,184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,813.76x = 160,888,020,415.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,888,020,415.74/381,813.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,378.27

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