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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,097.22, 941,766.48 and 281,817.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,097.22, 941,766.48 and 281,817.45 is: 422,555.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,097.22 : 941,766.48 = 281,817.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,097.22/941,766.48 = 281,817.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,097.22x = 941,766.48 × 281,817.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,097.22x = 265,406,227,889.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,406,227,889.08/628,097.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,555.97

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