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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,526.81, 481,069.13 and 280,073.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,526.81, 481,069.13 and 280,073.09 is: 417,746.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,526.81 : 481,069.13 = 280,073.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,526.81/481,069.13 = 280,073.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,526.81x = 481,069.13 × 280,073.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,526.81x = 134,734,517,545.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,734,517,545.02/322,526.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,746.72

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