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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,849.44, 589,174.92 and 281,761.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,849.44, 589,174.92 and 281,761.12 is: 388,911.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,849.44 : 589,174.92 = 281,761.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,849.44/589,174.92 = 281,761.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,849.44x = 589,174.92 × 281,761.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,849.44x = 166,006,585,335.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,006,585,335.11/426,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,911.33

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