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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,306.28, 638,027.94 and 281,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,306.28, 638,027.94 and 281,004.52 is: 387,813.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,306.28 : 638,027.94 = 281,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,306.28/638,027.94 = 281,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,306.28x = 638,027.94 × 281,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,306.28x = 179,288,735,026.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,288,735,026.29/462,306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,813.76

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