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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,755.64, 613,152.72 and 281,330.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,755.64, 613,152.72 and 281,330.85 is: 387,850.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,755.64 : 613,152.72 = 281,330.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,755.64/613,152.72 = 281,330.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,755.64x = 613,152.72 × 281,330.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,755.64x = 172,498,778,196.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,498,778,196.74/444,755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,850.68

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