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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,989.84, 619,353.42 and 280,720.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,989.84, 619,353.42 and 280,720.08 is: 420,990.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,989.84 : 619,353.42 = 280,720.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,989.84/619,353.42 = 280,720.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,989.84x = 619,353.42 × 280,720.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,989.84x = 173,864,941,610.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,864,941,610.67/412,989.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,990.84

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