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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,198.04, 657,569.22 and 280,539.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,198.04, 657,569.22 and 280,539.64 is: 420,983.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,198.04 : 657,569.22 = 280,539.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,198.04/657,569.22 = 280,539.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,198.04x = 657,569.22 × 280,539.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,198.04x = 184,474,232,253.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,474,232,253.88/438,198.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,983.70

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