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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,376.54, 961,622.01 and 281,374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,376.54, 961,622.01 and 281,374.56 is: 421,867.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,376.54 : 961,622.01 = 281,374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,376.54/961,622.01 = 281,374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,376.54x = 961,622.01 × 281,374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,376.54x = 270,575,969,950.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,575,969,950.07/641,376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,867.58

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