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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,298.76, 610,180.08 and 281,067.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,298.76, 610,180.08 and 281,067.48 is: 387,750.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,298.76 : 610,180.08 = 281,067.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,298.76/610,180.08 = 281,067.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,298.76x = 610,180.08 × 281,067.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,298.76x = 171,501,777,431.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,501,777,431.80/442,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,750.98

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