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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,139.73, 624,994.44 and 280,105.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,139.73, 624,994.44 and 280,105.95 is: 419,678.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,139.73 : 624,994.44 = 280,105.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,139.73/624,994.44 = 280,105.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,139.73x = 624,994.44 × 280,105.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,139.73x = 175,064,661,360.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,064,661,360.92/417,139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,678.71

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