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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,033.11, 674,983.26 and 280,184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,033.11, 674,983.26 and 280,184.67 is: 419,303.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,033.11 : 674,983.26 = 280,184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,033.11/674,983.26 = 280,184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,033.11x = 674,983.26 × 280,184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,033.11x = 189,119,961,958.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,119,961,958.62/451,033.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,303.94

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