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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,879.83, 590,159.35 and 281,277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,879.83, 590,159.35 and 281,277.22 is: 422,516.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,879.83 : 590,159.35 = 281,277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,879.83/590,159.35 = 281,277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,879.83x = 590,159.35 × 281,277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,879.83x = 165,998,381,325.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,998,381,325.01/392,879.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,516.93

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