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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,022.60, 612,033.90 and 282,051.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,022.60, 612,033.90 and 282,051.40 is: 423,077.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,022.60 : 612,033.90 = 282,051.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,022.60/612,033.90 = 282,051.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,022.60x = 612,033.90 × 282,051.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,022.60x = 172,625,018,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,625,018,342.46/408,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,077.10

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