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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,106.19, 609,509.21 and 281,534.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,106.19, 609,509.21 and 281,534.67 is: 422,544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,106.19 : 609,509.21 = 281,534.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,106.19/609,509.21 = 281,534.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,106.19x = 609,509.21 × 281,534.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,106.19x = 171,597,972,891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,597,972,891.64/406,106.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,544.59

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