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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,936.80, 698,792.40 and 280,082.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,936.80, 698,792.40 and 280,082.40 is: 419,156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,936.80 : 698,792.40 = 280,082.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,936.80/698,792.40 = 280,082.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,936.80x = 698,792.40 × 280,082.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,936.80x = 195,719,452,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,719,452,493.76/466,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,156.20

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