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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,264.04, 638,120.84 and 281,033.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,264.04, 638,120.84 and 281,033.84 is: 387,946.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,264.04 : 638,120.84 = 281,033.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,264.04/638,120.84 = 281,033.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,264.04x = 638,120.84 × 281,033.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,264.04x = 179,333,550,049.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,333,550,049.23/462,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,946.14

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