Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,280, 528,643.05 and 281,271
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 383,280, 528,643.05 and 281,271 is: 387,946.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,280 : 528,643.05 = 281,271 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,280/528,643.05 = 281,271/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,280x = 528,643.05 × 281,271 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,280x = 148,691,959,316.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,691,959,316.55/383,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,946.04
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