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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,148.42, 670,724.07 and 280,586.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,148.42, 670,724.07 and 280,586.50 is: 420,880.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,148.42 : 670,724.07 = 280,586.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,148.42/670,724.07 = 280,586.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,148.42x = 670,724.07 × 280,586.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,148.42x = 188,196,119,267.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,196,119,267.06/447,148.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,880.65

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