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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,686.01, 612,723.59 and 281,964.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,686.01, 612,723.59 and 281,964.66 is: 422,736.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,686.01 : 612,723.59 = 281,964.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,686.01/612,723.59 = 281,964.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,686.01x = 612,723.59 × 281,964.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,686.01x = 172,766,397,318.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,766,397,318.51/408,686.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,736.26

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