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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,111.71, 592,553.08 and 281,849.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,111.71, 592,553.08 and 281,849.95 is: 422,693.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,111.71 : 592,553.08 = 281,849.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,111.71/592,553.08 = 281,849.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,111.71x = 592,553.08 × 281,849.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,111.71x = 167,011,055,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,011,055,970.35/395,111.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,693.26

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