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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,834.76, 572,210.52 and 281,205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,834.76, 572,210.52 and 281,205.76 is: 421,409.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,834.76 : 572,210.52 = 281,205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,834.76/572,210.52 = 281,205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,834.76x = 572,210.52 × 281,205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,834.76x = 160,908,894,156.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,908,894,156.60/381,834.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,409.76

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