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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,509.41, 687,017.03 and 280,643.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,509.41, 687,017.03 and 280,643.13 is: 420,507.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,509.41 : 687,017.03 = 280,643.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,509.41/687,017.03 = 280,643.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,509.41x = 687,017.03 × 280,643.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,509.41x = 192,806,608,259.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,806,608,259.29/458,509.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,507.42

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