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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,995.46, 684,527.25 and 281,112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,995.46, 684,527.25 and 281,112.45 is: 387,965.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,995.46 : 684,527.25 = 281,112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,995.46/684,527.25 = 281,112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,995.46x = 684,527.25 × 281,112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,995.46x = 192,429,130,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,429,130,826.46/495,995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,965.51

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