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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,316.48, 895,663.68 and 281,688.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,316.48, 895,663.68 and 281,688.64 is: 422,386.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,316.48 : 895,663.68 = 281,688.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,316.48/895,663.68 = 281,688.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,316.48x = 895,663.68 × 281,688.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,316.48x = 252,298,283,916.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,298,283,916.60/597,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,386.28

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