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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,453.96, 660,991.20 and 280,660.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,453.96, 660,991.20 and 280,660.26 is: 420,234.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,453.96 : 660,991.20 = 280,660.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,453.96/660,991.20 = 280,660.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,453.96x = 660,991.20 × 280,660.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,453.96x = 185,513,962,049.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,513,962,049.71/441,453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,234.00

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