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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,049.14, 741,631.07 and 281,964.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,049.14, 741,631.07 and 281,964.12 is: 422,409.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,049.14 : 741,631.07 = 281,964.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,049.14/741,631.07 = 281,964.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,049.14x = 741,631.07 × 281,964.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,049.14x = 209,113,350,607.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,113,350,607.39/495,049.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,409.28

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