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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,337.48, 636,690.24 and 280,007.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,337.48, 636,690.24 and 280,007.64 is: 386,437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,337.48 : 636,690.24 = 280,007.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,337.48/636,690.24 = 280,007.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,337.48x = 636,690.24 × 280,007.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,337.48x = 178,278,131,513.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,278,131,513.43/461,337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,437.56

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