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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,045.63, 500,171.77 and 280,901.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,045.63, 500,171.77 and 280,901.53 is: 420,598.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,045.63 : 500,171.77 = 280,901.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,045.63/500,171.77 = 280,901.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,045.63x = 500,171.77 × 280,901.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,045.63x = 140,499,015,455.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,499,015,455.81/334,045.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,598.27

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