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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,891.40, 656,837.10 and 280,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,891.40, 656,837.10 and 280,427.40 is: 420,641.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,891.40 : 656,837.10 = 280,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,891.40/656,837.10 = 280,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,891.40x = 656,837.10 × 280,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,891.40x = 184,195,120,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,195,120,176.54/437,891.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,641.10

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