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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,663.78, 597,329.97 and 280,122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,663.78, 597,329.97 and 280,122.91 is: 419,716.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,663.78 : 597,329.97 = 280,122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,663.78/597,329.97 = 280,122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,663.78x = 597,329.97 × 280,122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,663.78x = 167,325,806,882.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,325,806,882.83/398,663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,716.61

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