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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,482.32, 895,786.05 and 281,767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,482.32, 895,786.05 and 281,767 is: 422,444.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,482.32 : 895,786.05 = 281,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,482.32/895,786.05 = 281,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,482.32x = 895,786.05 × 281,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,482.32x = 252,402,947,950.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,402,947,950.35/597,482.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,444.21

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