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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,339.48, 636,693 and 280,009.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,339.48, 636,693 and 280,009.64 is: 386,440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,339.48 : 636,693 = 280,009.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,339.48/636,693 = 280,009.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,339.48x = 636,693 × 280,009.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,339.48x = 178,280,177,720.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,280,177,720.52/461,339.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,440.32

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