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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,167.24, 941,870.33 and 281,887.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,167.24, 941,870.33 and 281,887.21 is: 422,660.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,167.24 : 941,870.33 = 281,887.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,167.24/941,870.33 = 281,887.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,167.24x = 941,870.33 × 281,887.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,167.24x = 265,501,199,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,501,199,505.48/628,167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,660.05

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