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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,996.19, 619,363.01 and 280,726.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,996.19, 619,363.01 and 280,726.43 is: 421,000.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,996.19 : 619,363.01 = 280,726.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,996.19/619,363.01 = 280,726.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,996.19x = 619,363.01 × 280,726.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,996.19x = 173,871,564,276.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,871,564,276.36/412,996.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,000.41

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