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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,316.02, 569,079.27 and 281,842.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,316.02, 569,079.27 and 281,842.34 is: 388,999.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,316.02 : 569,079.27 = 281,842.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,316.02/569,079.27 = 281,842.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,316.02x = 569,079.27 × 281,842.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,316.02x = 160,390,630,256.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,390,630,256.90/412,316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,999.27

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