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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,612.43, 690,394.54 and 280,300.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,612.43, 690,394.54 and 280,300.17 is: 420,131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,612.43 : 690,394.54 = 280,300.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,612.43/690,394.54 = 280,300.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,612.43x = 690,394.54 × 280,300.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,612.43x = 193,517,706,929.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,517,706,929.07/460,612.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,131.32

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