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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,207.39, 572,063.54 and 280,978.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,207.39, 572,063.54 and 280,978.64 is: 420,550.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,207.39 : 572,063.54 = 280,978.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,207.39/572,063.54 = 280,978.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,207.39x = 572,063.54 × 280,978.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,207.39x = 160,737,633,841.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,737,633,841.22/382,207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,550.83

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