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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,004.80, 598,787.55 and 281,160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,004.80, 598,787.55 and 281,160.83 is: 387,911.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,004.80 : 598,787.55 = 281,160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,004.80/598,787.55 = 281,160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,004.80x = 598,787.55 × 281,160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,004.80x = 168,355,601,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,355,601,557.73/434,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,911.85

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