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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,961.73, 619,311.38 and 280,691.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,961.73, 619,311.38 and 280,691.97 is: 420,948.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,961.73 : 619,311.38 = 280,691.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,961.73/619,311.38 = 280,691.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,961.73x = 619,311.38 × 280,691.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,961.73x = 173,835,729,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,835,729,892.16/412,961.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,948.76

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