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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,577.16, 701,542.38 and 280,718.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,577.16, 701,542.38 and 280,718.92 is: 421,184.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,577.16 : 701,542.38 = 280,718.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,577.16/701,542.38 = 280,718.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,577.16x = 701,542.38 × 280,718.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,577.16x = 196,936,219,247.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,936,219,247.83/467,577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,184.43

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