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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,005.20, 648,299.40 and 281,879.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,005.20, 648,299.40 and 281,879.80 is: 423,009.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,005.20 : 648,299.40 = 281,879.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,005.20/648,299.40 = 281,879.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,005.20x = 648,299.40 × 281,879.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,005.20x = 182,742,505,212.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,742,505,212.12/432,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,009.97

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