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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,474.60, 636,879.54 and 280,144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,474.60, 636,879.54 and 280,144.52 is: 386,626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,474.60 : 636,879.54 = 280,144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,474.60/636,879.54 = 280,144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,474.60x = 636,879.54 × 280,144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,474.60x = 178,418,313,031.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,418,313,031.12/461,474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,626.51

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