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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,823.40, 656,735.10 and 280,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,823.40, 656,735.10 and 280,359.40 is: 420,539.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,823.40 : 656,735.10 = 280,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,823.40/656,735.10 = 280,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,823.40x = 656,735.10 × 280,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,823.40x = 184,121,858,594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,121,858,594.94/437,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,539.10

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