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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,019.40, 657,029.10 and 280,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,019.40, 657,029.10 and 280,555.40 is: 420,833.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,019.40 : 657,029.10 = 280,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,019.40/657,029.10 = 280,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,019.40x = 657,029.10 × 280,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,019.40x = 184,333,061,962.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,333,061,962.14/438,019.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,833.10

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