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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,936.18, 610,279.47 and 281,383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,936.18, 610,279.47 and 281,383.18 is: 421,988.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,936.18 : 610,279.47 = 281,383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,936.18/610,279.47 = 281,383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,936.18x = 610,279.47 × 281,383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,936.18x = 171,722,377,957.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,722,377,957.32/406,936.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,988.47

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