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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,483.32, 895,787.55 and 281,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,483.32, 895,787.55 and 281,768 is: 422,445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,483.32 : 895,787.55 = 281,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,483.32/895,787.55 = 281,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,483.32x = 895,787.55 × 281,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,483.32x = 252,404,266,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,404,266,388.40/597,483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,445.71

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