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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,279.24, 620,987.94 and 281,170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,279.24, 620,987.94 and 281,170.32 is: 421,463.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,279.24 : 620,987.94 = 281,170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,279.24/620,987.94 = 281,170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,279.24x = 620,987.94 × 281,170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,279.24x = 174,603,377,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,603,377,805.94/414,279.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,463.02

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