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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,762.78, 687,367.64 and 280,898.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,762.78, 687,367.64 and 280,898.40 is: 420,872.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,762.78 : 687,367.64 = 280,898.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,762.78/687,367.64 = 280,898.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,762.78x = 687,367.64 × 280,898.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,762.78x = 193,080,470,287.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,080,470,287.78/458,762.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,872.13

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