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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,169.43, 941,873.61 and 281,889.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,169.43, 941,873.61 and 281,889.39 is: 422,663.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,169.43 : 941,873.61 = 281,889.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,169.43/941,873.61 = 281,889.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,169.43x = 941,873.61 × 281,889.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,169.43x = 265,504,177,380.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,504,177,380.00/628,169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,663.32

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