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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,740.20, 635,027.10 and 281,180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,740.20, 635,027.10 and 281,180.20 is: 421,383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,740.20 : 635,027.10 = 281,180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,740.20/635,027.10 = 281,180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,740.20x = 635,027.10 × 281,180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,740.20x = 178,557,046,983.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,557,046,983.42/423,740.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,383.31

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