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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,773.33, 652,337.97 and 281,804.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,773.33, 652,337.97 and 281,804.49 is: 388,837.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,773.33 : 652,337.97 = 281,804.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,773.33/652,337.97 = 281,804.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,773.33x = 652,337.97 × 281,804.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,773.33x = 183,831,767,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,831,767,534.46/472,773.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,837.01

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