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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,603.03, 621,832.79 and 280,837.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,603.03, 621,832.79 and 280,837.16 is: 387,555.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,603.03 : 621,832.79 = 280,837.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,603.03/621,832.79 = 280,837.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,603.03x = 621,832.79 × 280,837.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,603.03x = 174,633,754,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,633,754,738.48/450,603.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,555.66

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