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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,102.08, 738,153.11 and 281,591.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,102.08, 738,153.11 and 281,591.18 is: 422,386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,102.08 : 738,153.11 = 281,591.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,102.08/738,153.11 = 281,591.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,102.08x = 738,153.11 × 281,591.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,102.08x = 207,857,400,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,857,400,166.85/492,102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,386.76

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