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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,569.39, 566,835.87 and 281,719.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,569.39, 566,835.87 and 281,719.54 is: 388,944.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,569.39 : 566,835.87 = 281,719.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,569.39/566,835.87 = 281,719.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,569.39x = 566,835.87 × 281,719.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,569.39x = 159,688,740,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,688,740,551.90/410,569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,944.58

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