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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,570.04, 593,744.90 and 281,844.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,570.04, 593,744.90 and 281,844.18 is: 423,044.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,570.04 : 593,744.90 = 281,844.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,570.04/593,744.90 = 281,844.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,570.04x = 593,744.90 × 281,844.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,570.04x = 167,343,543,060.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,343,543,060.46/395,570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,044.03

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