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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,893.49, 589,236.12 and 281,805.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,893.49, 589,236.12 and 281,805.48 is: 388,972.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,893.49 : 589,236.12 = 281,805.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,893.49/589,236.12 = 281,805.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,893.49x = 589,236.12 × 281,805.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,893.49x = 166,049,967,629.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,049,967,629.94/426,893.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,972.83

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