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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,694.91, 625,749.26 and 281,714.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,694.91, 625,749.26 and 281,714.70 is: 388,549.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,694.91 : 625,749.26 = 281,714.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,694.91/625,749.26 = 281,714.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,694.91x = 625,749.26 × 281,714.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,694.91x = 176,282,765,056.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,282,765,056.12/453,694.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,549.14

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