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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,269.52, 572,156.38 and 281,040.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,269.52, 572,156.38 and 281,040.94 is: 420,643.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,269.52 : 572,156.38 = 281,040.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,269.52/572,156.38 = 281,040.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,269.52x = 572,156.38 × 281,040.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,269.52x = 160,799,366,862.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,799,366,862.20/382,269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,643.97

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