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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,181.21, 609,147.07 and 280,628.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,181.21, 609,147.07 and 280,628.26 is: 420,856.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,181.21 : 609,147.07 = 280,628.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,181.21/609,147.07 = 280,628.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,181.21x = 609,147.07 × 280,628.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,181.21x = 170,943,880,113.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,943,880,113.76/406,181.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,856.20

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