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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,566.28, 1,419,849.43 and 281,718.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,566.28, 1,419,849.43 and 281,718.28 is: 422,577.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,566.28 : 1,419,849.43 = 281,718.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,566.28/1,419,849.43 = 281,718.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,566.28x = 1,419,849.43 × 281,718.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,566.28x = 399,997,540,349.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,997,540,349.10/946,566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,577.42

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