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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,963.74, 619,314.36 and 280,693.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,963.74, 619,314.36 and 280,693.98 is: 420,951.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,963.74 : 619,314.36 = 280,693.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,963.74/619,314.36 = 280,693.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,963.74x = 619,314.36 × 280,693.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,963.74x = 173,837,812,579.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,837,812,579.55/412,963.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,951.76

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