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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,059.80, 651,445.44 and 281,081.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,059.80, 651,445.44 and 281,081.24 is: 387,893.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,059.80 : 651,445.44 = 281,081.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,059.80/651,445.44 = 281,081.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,059.80x = 651,445.44 × 281,081.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,059.80x = 183,109,092,067.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,109,092,067.55/472,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,893.85

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