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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,016.76, 572,481.84 and 281,385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,016.76, 572,481.84 and 281,385.60 is: 421,678.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,016.76 : 572,481.84 = 281,385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,016.76/572,481.84 = 281,385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,016.76x = 572,481.84 × 281,385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,016.76x = 161,088,146,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,088,146,037.50/382,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,678.22

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