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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,006.30, 598,789.62 and 281,162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,006.30, 598,789.62 and 281,162.33 is: 387,913.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,006.30 : 598,789.62 = 281,162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,006.30/598,789.62 = 281,162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,006.30x = 598,789.62 × 281,162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,006.30x = 168,357,081,745.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,357,081,745.07/434,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,913.92

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