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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,307.20, 684,648.60 and 280,160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,307.20, 684,648.60 and 280,160.20 is: 419,436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,307.20 : 684,648.60 = 280,160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,307.20/684,648.60 = 280,160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,307.20x = 684,648.60 × 280,160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,307.20x = 191,811,288,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,811,288,705.72/457,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,436.41

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