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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,195.40, 657,293.10 and 280,731.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,195.40, 657,293.10 and 280,731.40 is: 421,097.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,195.40 : 657,293.10 = 280,731.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,195.40/657,293.10 = 280,731.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,195.40x = 657,293.10 × 280,731.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,195.40x = 184,522,812,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,522,812,173.34/438,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,097.10

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