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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,931.60, 620,897.40 and 280,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,931.60, 620,897.40 and 280,875.60 is: 421,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,931.60 : 620,897.40 = 280,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,931.60/620,897.40 = 280,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,931.60x = 620,897.40 × 280,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,931.60x = 174,394,929,763.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,394,929,763.44/413,931.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,313.40

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