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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,145.22, 599,551.47 and 281,567.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,145.22, 599,551.47 and 281,567.43 is: 421,882.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,145.22 : 599,551.47 = 281,567.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,145.22/599,551.47 = 281,567.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,145.22x = 599,551.47 × 281,567.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,145.22x = 168,814,166,560.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,814,166,560.62/400,145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,882.25

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