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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,570.80, 638,372.07 and 281,252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,570.80, 638,372.07 and 281,252.70 is: 388,143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,570.80 : 638,372.07 = 281,252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,570.80/638,372.07 = 281,252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,570.80x = 638,372.07 × 281,252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,570.80x = 179,543,868,292.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,543,868,292.09/462,570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,143.55

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