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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,184.21, 609,151.56 and 280,631.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,184.21, 609,151.56 and 280,631.27 is: 420,860.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,184.21 : 609,151.56 = 280,631.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,184.21/609,151.56 = 280,631.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,184.21x = 609,151.56 × 280,631.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,184.21x = 170,946,972,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,946,972,859.52/406,184.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,860.71

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