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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,541.56, 737,312 and 281,031.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,541.56, 737,312 and 281,031.84 is: 421,547.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,541.56 : 737,312 = 281,031.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,541.56/737,312 = 281,031.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,541.56x = 737,312 × 281,031.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,541.56x = 207,208,148,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,208,148,014.08/491,541.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,547.57

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