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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,282.08, 721,680.09 and 281,662.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,282.08, 721,680.09 and 281,662.44 is: 422,351.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,282.08 : 721,680.09 = 281,662.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,282.08/721,680.09 = 281,662.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,282.08x = 721,680.09 × 281,662.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,282.08x = 203,270,175,048.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,270,175,048.82/481,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,351.43

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