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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,281.40, 657,422.10 and 280,817.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,281.40, 657,422.10 and 280,817.40 is: 421,226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,281.40 : 657,422.10 = 280,817.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,281.40/657,422.10 = 280,817.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,281.40x = 657,422.10 × 280,817.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,281.40x = 184,615,564,824.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,615,564,824.54/438,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,226.10

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