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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,267.24, 620,969.94 and 281,158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,267.24, 620,969.94 and 281,158.32 is: 421,445.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,267.24 : 620,969.94 = 281,158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,267.24/620,969.94 = 281,158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,267.24x = 620,969.94 × 281,158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,267.24x = 174,590,865,100.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,590,865,100.90/414,267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,445.02

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