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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,771.76, 610,162.84 and 280,378.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,771.76, 610,162.84 and 280,378.08 is: 420,570.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,771.76 : 610,162.84 = 280,378.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,771.76/610,162.84 = 280,378.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,771.76x = 610,162.84 × 280,378.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,771.76x = 171,076,285,566.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,076,285,566.55/406,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,570.70

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