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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,271.39, 871,095.06 and 281,672.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,271.39, 871,095.06 and 281,672.51 is: 422,115.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,271.39 : 871,095.06 = 281,672.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,271.39/871,095.06 = 281,672.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,271.39x = 871,095.06 × 281,672.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,271.39x = 245,363,527,643.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,363,527,643.33/581,271.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,115.27

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