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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,290.08, 721,692.08 and 281,670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,290.08, 721,692.08 and 281,670.44 is: 422,363.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,290.08 : 721,692.08 = 281,670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,290.08/721,692.08 = 281,670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,290.08x = 721,692.08 × 281,670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,290.08x = 203,279,325,718.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,279,325,718.12/481,290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,363.42

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