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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,992.33, 586,310.46 and 281,503.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,992.33, 586,310.46 and 281,503.26 is: 388,355.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,992.33 : 586,310.46 = 281,503.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,992.33/586,310.46 = 281,503.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,992.33x = 586,310.46 × 281,503.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,992.33x = 165,048,305,862.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,048,305,862.10/424,992.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,355.96

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