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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,903.80, 698,742.90 and 280,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,903.80, 698,742.90 and 280,049.40 is: 419,106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,903.80 : 698,742.90 = 280,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,903.80/698,742.90 = 280,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,903.80x = 698,742.90 × 280,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,903.80x = 195,682,529,899.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,682,529,899.26/466,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,106.74

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