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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,273.10, 572,161.99 and 281,044.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,273.10, 572,161.99 and 281,044.39 is: 420,649.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,273.10 : 572,161.99 = 281,044.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,273.10/572,161.99 = 281,044.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,273.10x = 572,161.99 × 281,044.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,273.10x = 160,802,914,599.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,802,914,599.93/382,273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,649.31

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