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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,701.20, 637,039.44 and 280,408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,701.20, 637,039.44 and 280,408.08 is: 386,897.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,701.20 : 637,039.44 = 280,408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,701.20/637,039.44 = 280,408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,701.20x = 637,039.44 × 280,408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,701.20x = 178,631,006,254.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,631,006,254.68/461,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,897.43

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