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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,154.58, 609,739.84 and 280,729.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,154.58, 609,739.84 and 280,729.38 is: 387,131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,154.58 : 609,739.84 = 280,729.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,154.58/609,739.84 = 280,729.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,154.58x = 609,739.84 × 280,729.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,154.58x = 171,171,884,195.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,171,884,195.80/442,154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,131.32

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