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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,692.91, 625,746.50 and 281,712.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,692.91, 625,746.50 and 281,712.70 is: 388,546.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,692.91 : 625,746.50 = 281,712.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,692.91/625,746.50 = 281,712.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,692.91x = 625,746.50 × 281,712.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,692.91x = 176,280,732,901.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,280,732,901.82/453,692.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,546.37

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