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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,433.10, 690,125.92 and 280,121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,433.10, 690,125.92 and 280,121.05 is: 419,862.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,433.10 : 690,125.92 = 280,121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,433.10/690,125.92 = 280,121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,433.10x = 690,125.92 × 280,121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,433.10x = 193,318,797,342.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,318,797,342.62/460,433.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,862.95

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