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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,313.20, 684,657.60 and 280,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,313.20, 684,657.60 and 280,166.20 is: 419,445.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,313.20 : 684,657.60 = 280,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,313.20/684,657.60 = 280,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,313.20x = 684,657.60 × 280,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,313.20x = 191,817,918,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,817,918,093.12/457,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,445.40

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