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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,264.29, 638,121.19 and 281,034.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,264.29, 638,121.19 and 281,034.09 is: 387,946.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,264.29 : 638,121.19 = 281,034.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,264.29/638,121.19 = 281,034.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,264.29x = 638,121.19 × 281,034.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,264.29x = 179,333,807,941.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,333,807,941.37/462,264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,946.49

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