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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471,262.56, 650,094.48 and 280,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471,262.56, 650,094.48 and 280,140 is: 386,445.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471,262.56 : 650,094.48 = 280,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471,262.56/650,094.48 = 280,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471,262.56x = 650,094.48 × 280,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471,262.56x = 182,117,467,627.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,117,467,627.20/471,262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,445.86

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