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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,201.54, 657,574.47 and 280,543.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,201.54, 657,574.47 and 280,543.14 is: 420,988.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,201.54 : 657,574.47 = 280,543.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,201.54/657,574.47 = 280,543.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,201.54x = 657,574.47 × 280,543.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,201.54x = 184,478,006,597.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,478,006,597.64/438,201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,988.95

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