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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,163.24, 565,380.60 and 280,878.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,163.24, 565,380.60 and 280,878.12 is: 387,170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,163.24 : 565,380.60 = 280,878.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,163.24/565,380.60 = 280,878.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,163.24x = 565,380.60 × 280,878.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,163.24x = 158,803,040,012.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,803,040,012.47/410,163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,170.34

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