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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,961.58, 652,362.03 and 281,827.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,961.58, 652,362.03 and 281,827.50 is: 388,728.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,961.58 : 652,362.03 = 281,827.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,961.58/652,362.03 = 281,827.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,961.58x = 652,362.03 × 281,827.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,961.58x = 183,853,560,009.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,853,560,009.83/472,961.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,728.32

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