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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,305.11, 686,462.58 and 280,272.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,305.11, 686,462.58 and 280,272.38 is: 419,800.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,305.11 : 686,462.58 = 280,272.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,305.11/686,462.58 = 280,272.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,305.11x = 686,462.58 × 280,272.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,305.11x = 192,396,497,645.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,396,497,645.23/458,305.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,800.03

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