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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,207.60, 636,369.72 and 280,014.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,207.60, 636,369.72 and 280,014.92 is: 386,361.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,207.60 : 636,369.72 = 280,014.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,207.60/636,369.72 = 280,014.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,207.60x = 636,369.72 × 280,014.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,207.60x = 178,193,016,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,193,016,236.22/461,207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,361.84

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