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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,003.29, 598,785.48 and 281,159.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,003.29, 598,785.48 and 281,159.33 is: 387,909.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,003.29 : 598,785.48 = 281,159.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,003.29/598,785.48 = 281,159.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,003.29x = 598,785.48 × 281,159.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,003.29x = 168,354,121,376.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,354,121,376.60/434,003.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,909.78

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