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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,164.24, 565,381.98 and 280,879.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,164.24, 565,381.98 and 280,879.12 is: 387,171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,164.24 : 565,381.98 = 280,879.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,164.24/565,381.98 = 280,879.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,164.24x = 565,381.98 × 280,879.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,164.24x = 158,803,993,006.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,803,993,006.26/410,164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,171.72

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