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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,952.35, 928,431.72 and 281,757.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,952.35, 928,431.72 and 281,757.18 is: 422,637.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,952.35 : 928,431.72 = 281,757.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,952.35/928,431.72 = 281,757.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,952.35x = 928,431.72 × 281,757.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,952.35x = 261,592,303,249.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,592,303,249.75/618,952.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,637.22

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