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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,280.40, 657,420.60 and 280,816.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,280.40, 657,420.60 and 280,816.40 is: 421,224.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,280.40 : 657,420.60 = 280,816.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,280.40/657,420.60 = 280,816.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,280.40x = 657,420.60 × 280,816.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,280.40x = 184,614,486,177.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,614,486,177.84/438,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,224.60

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