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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,609.06, 621,841.11 and 280,843.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,609.06, 621,841.11 and 280,843.19 is: 387,563.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,609.06 : 621,841.11 = 280,843.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,609.06/621,841.11 = 280,843.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,609.06x = 621,841.11 × 280,843.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,609.06x = 174,639,841,005.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,639,841,005.54/450,609.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,563.98

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