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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,699.60, 622,049.40 and 281,989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,699.60, 622,049.40 and 281,989.20 is: 422,983.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,699.60 : 622,049.40 = 281,989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,699.60/622,049.40 = 281,989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,699.60x = 622,049.40 × 281,989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,699.60x = 175,411,212,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,411,212,666.48/414,699.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,983.80

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