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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,141.50, 610,253.68 and 280,965.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,141.50, 610,253.68 and 280,965.06 is: 387,794.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,141.50 : 610,253.68 = 280,965.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,141.50/610,253.68 = 280,965.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,141.50x = 610,253.68 × 280,965.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,141.50x = 171,459,961,816.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,459,961,816.42/442,141.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,794.32

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