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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,947.20, 610,295.96 and 281,394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,947.20, 610,295.96 and 281,394.20 is: 422,004.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,947.20 : 610,295.96 = 281,394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,947.20/610,295.96 = 281,394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,947.20x = 610,295.96 × 281,394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,947.20x = 171,733,743,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,733,743,427.43/406,947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,004.98

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