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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,872.80, 611,809.20 and 281,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,872.80, 611,809.20 and 281,901.60 is: 422,852.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,872.80 : 611,809.20 = 281,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,872.80/611,809.20 = 281,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,872.80x = 611,809.20 × 281,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,872.80x = 172,469,992,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,469,992,374.72/407,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,852.40

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