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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,003.80, 610,505.70 and 281,032.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,003.80, 610,505.70 and 281,032.60 is: 421,548.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,003.80 : 610,505.70 = 281,032.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,003.80/610,505.70 = 281,032.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,003.80x = 610,505.70 × 281,032.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,003.80x = 171,572,004,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,572,004,185.82/407,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,548.90

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