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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,406.88, 703,026 and 282,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,406.88, 703,026 and 282,005.28 is: 422,356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,406.88 : 703,026 = 282,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,406.88/703,026 = 282,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,406.88x = 703,026 × 282,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,406.88x = 198,257,043,977.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,257,043,977.28/469,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,356.49

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