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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,192.08, 568,907.96 and 281,718.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,192.08, 568,907.96 and 281,718.09 is: 388,827.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,192.08 : 568,907.96 = 281,718.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,192.08/568,907.96 = 281,718.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,192.08x = 568,907.96 × 281,718.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,192.08x = 160,271,662,468.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,271,662,468.41/412,192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,827.61

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