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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,690.91, 625,743.74 and 281,710.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,690.91, 625,743.74 and 281,710.69 is: 388,543.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,690.91 : 625,743.74 = 281,710.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,690.91/625,743.74 = 281,710.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,690.91x = 625,743.74 × 281,710.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,690.91x = 176,278,703,220.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,278,703,220.24/453,690.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,543.61

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